Oct 29 2008
Eat More Fiber For Weight Loss
Foods packed with fiber will help you stay full longer, which in return can help you to eat less throughout the day. A single slice of whole wheat bread can be just as filling as two slices of regular white bread. So, when you are trying to lose weight, what do you think is better? Two slices of white bread or one slice of whole wheat bread?
Also, eating plenty of fiber will keep you regular and keep your system from getting clogged up, which happens many times when you start a new diet. The more waste your body can get rid of the healthier you will be and that means that you body is getting rid of calories believe it or not.
Lastly, fiber helps to keep your blood sugar levels equal. After you eat a slice of white bread or paste, your blood sugar levels will spike and then drop quickly, as the white flour turns right into sugar when digested. This signals the body to start storing the food because it has an over supply of the energy. The fiber packed food will not do that to your body. It will not send your insulin levels sky high and then make them drop quickly.
So, next time you want to eat something and actually feel full, reach for a food that is high in fiber!
