Fiber...The Key to Weight Loss and Good Health

Did you know that "researchers have found that you can cut your calorie intake by a full ten percent just by adding an extra 14 grams of fiber each day." That's according to Susan Smith Jones, Ph. D. and author or The Healing Powers of Nature Foods. Jones says that according to experts, we should aim for 40 grams of fiber per day in our diet, but she recommends up to 60 grams per day.

Chef Robin Asbell writes, "Fiber keeps the food moving more quickly through the colon, so that the unavoidable toxins in our food don't get absorbed into the body; it also dilutes them with it's bulk." In her book, The New whole Grains Cookbook, she offers research and studies that show that cancer rates could drop by up to 40 percent if whole grains replaced refined products. Food for thought isn't it? She also talks about how researchers at Cornell Univeristy found that whole grains are actually higher in antioxidants than fruits and vegatables.


An article on the Mayo Clinic site

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fiber/NU00033

says the benefits of high fiber in your diet are: Prevents constipation, lowers your risk of digestive conditions, lowers blood cholesterol levels, controls blood sugar levels, and aids in weight loss.

Here's list of high fiber foods you can explore. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-fiber-foods/NU00582


Jones say changes can be as simple as replacing your chicken noodle soup with split pea, lentil or black bean soup for a healthy source of fiber.

Rapunzel's recommendation for reading:

The F-Factor Diet: Discover the Secret to Permanent Weight Loss