Average Brit tracks four daily health habits including sleep and fibre

Average Brit tracks four daily health habits including sleep and fibre The average Brit now tracks four aspects of their lives on a daily basis – from sleep and fibre intake to water intake monitoring, new research shows The average Brit now monitors four different aspects of their lives every single day - from sleep patterns and fibre consumption to the number of glasses of water they drink. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed 70% believe the feeling of accomplishment from reaching goals and keeping streaks alive spurs them on to do better. Gen Z and Millennials monitored the most elements of their lives, averaging five, while Boomers tracked fewer than three on average. Steps, exercise sessions and sleep were the measurements most commonly tracked daily, though people are now keeping tabs on more recent metrics including body battery, respiration rate, fibre and even dopamine regulation. The research was commissioned by Naked Smoothies, which is hosting their Naked Fi-BAR pop-up, London's first fibre bar, on Saturday 24th October, handing out free drinks and prizes while educating the public on fibre. GP Dr Emily Jackman, said: "It's really encouraging to see younger generations taking such an interest in their health and wellbeing. "Rather than relying on guesswork, they're using data to better understand their habits and make informed decisions about their lifestyle, which can be useful in helping recognise where small improvements can make a meaningful difference. "Fibre is a great example of this – it's something we've seen getting a lot more attention recently, yet most of us still aren't eating enough of it. "The good news is that increasing your fibre doesn't need to be completely changing your diet – it can start with some simple additions to the foods you're eating, like adding more fruit and veg. "Drinks that contain fibre can contribute too as part of a varied, balanced diet. It's about finding small, realistic changes that fit into everyday life and add up after time." Find out how your daily routines stack up against the typical Brit. The research also found a significant increase in tracking over the past few years. This includes a 72% rise in the number of people monitoring their daily step counts, a 108% increase in those keeping tabs on sleep duration, a 65% jump in tracking water intake and a 44% increase in monitoring fibre consumption. Interestingly, the only measure people are recording less frequently compared to five years ago is body weight, which saw a 3% decline. Overall, the primary motivations behind tracking various aspects of their lives were improving health (48%), managing weight (30%) and tracking progress (30%). Meanwhile, 43% have made lifestyle changes as a direct result of tracking their data, including walking more (51%), drinking more water (49%) and exercising more (45%). According to the research, conducted via OnePoll, the average person walks 7,135 steps per day, sleeps six-and-a-half hours a night and drinks 1.2 litres of water, while consuming 21 grams of fibre and 58.5 grams of protein daily. When it comes to diet, sugar (34%), protein (32%) and fibre (27%) are the nutrients that people pay the closest attention to. Liz Ashdown, spokesperson for Naked Smoothies and creator of the Fibre Machine drink, commented: "These findings show just how invested people have become in understanding their health, with trends like fibremaxxing taking centre stage. "More people recognise the benefits of fibre and are on the lookout for simple delicious ways to boost their daily intake particularly when we're all living such busy lives."