Studies are showing that a high fiber diet can dramatically speed up your weight loss efforts and prevent those unwanted pounds from returning. High fiber eaters tend to feel full for longer, and as a result eat fewer calories overall. Fiber slows digestion and absorption, allowing the sugar in the foods you’re eating to enter your blood-stream slowly, providing you with the energy you need throughout your day.
How much fiber do I need per day?
It’s recommended that you aim for about 25 grams per day.
Should I eat a high-fiber snack before I workout?
It's not the best! You’ll need time to digest a high-fiber meal or snack before hitting the gym. A yogurt, protein shake or berries are excellent choices an hour or two before you workout. Save your high-fiber options for after your workout or for your main meals. High-fiber cereal is an excellent post-recovery snack within an hour of a hard workout.
Some excellent sources of Fiber include: all-natural cereals, beans, whole grains, vegetables, fruits and nuts.
A Harvard study that followed 75,000 women over 12-years stated, “The more fiber you eat, the more weight you’ll lose.”
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