Getting Enough Fiber Is Important For Weight Loss
Getting Enough Fiber Is Important For Weight Loss
By: Lee Dobbins
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet, but did you know it
can help you in your weight loss efforts? Filling up on fiber can help
you to feel full for longer, therefore causing you to eat less overall
which will result in healthy weight loss.
In addition to helping you lose weight, fiber also has many positive
health effects. Fiber has been linked to managing diabetes, cutting
cholesterol, and limiting heart damage. One Swiss study found that
eating a high-fiber meal reduced hunger more than a meal which was low
in fiber.
How Much Fiber Do You Need?
You should consume between 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day. While that
might not sound like a lot, most Americans only get about 15 grams and
many much less. Fiber can be found in most fruits and vegetables
including carrots, peas, broccoli, spinach, and cauliflower.
In addition, there are many cereals and breads that have a good amount
of fiber, but you must read the labels to determine which ones.
Typically anything made with whole wheat or whole oats or bran will
have fiber - plus these cereals tend to be natural and low in fat and
sugar which also help with your weight loss and are better for you
overall.
How Can You Eat More Fiber?
There are some easy ways that you can increase your fiber intake. Think
about adding garbanzo beans to a salad or soup, or add a tablespoon of
bran to your cereal. Leaving the skins on fruits and vegetables will
also increase your fiber intake. The actual fiber content of each
individual food isn't that much so it is best if you simply eat more
types or servings of fiber rich foods each day.
Consider eliminating meat from some of your meals. Meat has no fiber,
and it doesn't give you the benefit that you get with fiber-rich food.
Instead, try eating more grains, fruits, and vegetables. In this way,
you can be sure your meal has a healthy concentration of fiber.
Add Fiber Gradually
It might be difficult for your body to become accustomed to a diet that
is rich in fiber. It is indeed counter-cultural, since many families
grew up consuming a great deal of meat. However, if you're really want
to lose weight and be healthy, you'll give fiber-rich meals a try.
Fiber rich foods, combined with sensible eating, can help you lose
weight and keep it off.
Don't try to totally change to a high fiber overnight. It may require a
great deal of trial-and-error before you hit upon the right amount of
fiber. However, in the end, you may be amazed at the positive role that
fiber plays in your diet. And it may inspire you to encourage your
loved ones to add more fiber to their own diets as well. A diet high
fiber diet can help you to manage the amount of food you eat and has
many health benefits. So load up on fiber-and watch your waistline
shrink as a result!
Author Bio
Lee Dobbins writes about Low Carb and Low GI eating as well as other weight loss issues. Visit www.lowcarb-resource.com for more articles on healthy dieting.
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