Fiber & Weight Control

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fiber & Weight Control
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Thu, 05-11-2006 - 7:51am
Keeping Weight Under Control

Foods containing plenty of fiber have more bulk than low-fiber foods. If taken in the right form at the right time and at sufficient quantities, fiber can sometimes slow the onset of hunger.


Nice To Know:


To help control your weight with fiber:




  • Always try to take fiber in the natural form. For example, instead of sprinkling bran over your food, choose foods naturally high in fiber.



  • Avoid foods that have been made easier to eat and digest by removal of fiber, especially sugars (including fruit juices).



  • Choose foods that satisfy hunger without providing many calories, mainly vegetables and most fruits, which are rich in fiber.


Need To Know:


Some individuals claim that fiber alone can cause weight loss without the need to diet. But in fact, the only effective and safe way to lose weight is to:




  • Reduce calorie intake to a safe level



  • Get enough exercise to burn off excess calories



However, fiber can be a useful aid in reducing calorie intake.


*There are other benefits too, such as;



http://health.yahoo.com/topic/digestive/getstarted/article/ehealthmd/Digestive_YMS_FIB_benefits

~IslandGirl
Moderation IS Key!

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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-04-2003
Thu, 05-11-2006 - 11:56am

Great article!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 05-11-2006 - 12:31pm

~I know I'm trying to increase my fiber intake, I'm not so good with the whole wheat food stuffs, one reason I bought Raisin Bran for breakfast this week ;-)


This article was perfect timing, for me!

~IslandGirl
Moderation IS Key!

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iVillage Member
Registered: 05-10-2006
Thu, 05-11-2006 - 12:46pm
Is this why wheat is better than white breads?
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2006
Thu, 05-11-2006 - 6:46pm

Here is a link about wheat vs white :o)


http://www.breadbeckers.com/enrichment.htm

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-10-2006
Fri, 05-12-2006 - 12:24pm
Very nice link! Thank you!! I got lost for quite some time reading various articles at that site... :)
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2006
Fri, 05-12-2006 - 6:29pm

Yes, its a great site and has lots of information. Some of their "theology" is a little off, but lots can be "gleaned" from it, nutrition-wise. :o) I bought my grain mill from them. I have the Whisper Mill. It has worked great! Last year or so it fell off the counter and broke in two!! I called them, they said to send it to them...the fixed it and sent it back all for free! I only paid to send it to them. So very good customer service too!