Monday, 10 November 2008 08:07 by
McKennaIncreasing fiber to at least the recommended 25 grams per day will help you to feel full while decreasing calories. The amount of calories absorbed is decreased by the increased fiber. It also decreases your risk of diabetes, breast and colon cancer, and heart disease. There are a number of ways to increase your intake of fiber but do so gradually to allow your system to adjust without bloating. Adding a salad to dinner, brown rice, whole wheat bread, adding beans to soups or stews are easy ways to add fiber. Kashi makes lots of tasty high fiber products. Some cereals have lots of fiber but transition by mixing your current cereal with one that has more. Be sure and drink lots of water to aid in digestion. Then watch the scale and see how staying full can lead to weight loss!