It's hard to deny the importance of fiber; roughage might be kinda filling, but it actually has fewer calories than other kinds of foods. A recent Penn State University study revealed that women who ate higher-fiber foods took in 30 percent fewer calories than those who didn't, but didn't feel more hungry or full than the others, either. Also, obese women who eat foods with a higher water and fiber percentage tended to lose 40 percent more weight than those who just cut back on portions and the amount of fat in their foods. A good tip to get more fiber into your diet? Simply pack in the soup and grains, which will make you feel more satisfied despite the few calories.
Once I realized what fiber could do to help your diet and your body, I've depended on it, and it's made me feel great. Kashi is a great, tasty way to get the fiber you need.
I remember one time I felt like my whole eating pattern had gone to hell in a handbasket. I was actually looking about 10 years older than I was and was terribly bloaty. I had a friend named Crazy Laura who had a terrific idea. She suggested I get a very high fiber cereal (Kashi wasn't out then) and just have that with apple juice for a couple days, along with lots and lots of water. I feel like it really helped! It's not the way I'd want to eat all the time, but I felt like I was getting rid of stored up toxins. One thing -- stay away from Ezekial cereal. It says it's made up of Biblical grains, which is appealing, but it tastes like tree bark. Atonement for breakfast, anyone?
Fiber--Great for Weight Loss
Posted by Nirmala N.
It's hard to deny the importance of fiber; roughage might be kinda filling, but it actually has fewer calories than other kinds of foods. A recent Penn State University study revealed that women who ate higher-fiber foods took in 30 percent fewer calories than those who didn't, but didn't feel more hungry or full than the others, either. Also, obese women who eat foods with a higher water and fiber percentage tended to lose 40 percent more weight than those who just cut back on portions and the amount of fat in their foods. A good tip to get more fiber into your diet? Simply pack in the soup and grains, which will make you feel more satisfied despite the few calories.