For most people reckless snacking derails their healthy diet, leaving them frustrated and overweight. Do you eat a healthy lunch only to succumb to the vending machine an hour later? I've got good news for you, if you do. With just a few adjustments to your diet, you can effortlessly kick your snacking habit to the curb. You see, the urge to snack happens when your blood sugar levels drop—giving your body the message that you need more fuel. (Enter the vending machine.) This happens after eating meals that are low in fiber, low in calories, and high in sugar. The solution? Eat meals that are filled with fiber and you'll stabilize your blood sugar levels, and feel full longer. The Case for High FiberResearchers have done their homework on fiber, and the results spell easy weight loss for all who listen. By consuming an extra 14 grams of fiber each day you can cut your calorie intake by a full 10 percent. People who consume more fiber (as low as 20 grams per day) weigh an average of 8 pounds lighter than people who consume low fiber (closer to 10 grams per day). There are two main reasons that high fiber leads to weight loss:
Breaking it Down It's always easier to understand a concept like this when real life examples are given. So here's a review of a low fiber, high sugar diet that ‘Jane' was eating, and then we'll see the small changes made to increase her fiber content and stabilize blood sugar.
Here's the revised version of Jane's meals:
That didn't look hard, did it? As you probably noticed, Jane's daily calories dropped dramatically after adding fiber to each meal. Also her percentage of calories from fat also dropped, since her snack foods were high in fat. This means that Jane is effortlessly losing weight simply by consuming more fiber. You can follow Jane's lead by evolving your diet to include higher levels of fiber. If you're eating a ton of fiber and still can't lose weight it's probably because of one of these reasons. To expedite your weight loss be sure to include a consistent and challenging exercise routine. I'm here to help with that - simply contact me today to get started.
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