TIP: Read your food labels. If it says “high fiber,” it generally means 3 – 5 grams per serving.
Benefits of Fiber
Generally, when people hear the word fiber they automatically associate it with feeling full after meals. However, both types of fiber play an important role in the prevention of chronic diseases and weight loss.
An adequate intake of fiber can lower your risk of developing heart disease by lowering both blood cholesterol and blood pressure. It also helps prevent type 2 diabetes and improves blood sugar levels by slowing the body’s absorption of sugar.
In a nutshell, the more fiber you eat, the more weight you will lose. Combing this with exercise also aids in muscle recovery. Words of caution: You may not want to load up before you workout. Fiber-rich foods will get your bowels moving. Give your body enough time to digest fiber-rich foods or if you are in a time crunch, avoid them before hitting the gym. Almonds, yogurt or a banana are a great pre-workout snack options that will hold you over.
TIP: Top 5 fiber rich foods: Fruits – raspberries, pears, apples, oranges and bananas; Vegetables – avocado, broccoli, spinach, sweet potato and carrots; Grains – wheat, pearl barley, quinoa, oats and brown rice
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Eat More Fiber, Lose More Weight was originally published on blackdoctor.org
