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Lose Fat Naturally With Fiber

Let's talk about fabulous fiber. Current research confirms that eating more fiber will cause you to lose those unwanted pounds.

In this article, we will discuss the in's and out's of eating fiber.

Nutritionists recommend consuming thirty grams of fiber a day. If you want to lose weight fast with fiber, increase the amount to 40 grams per day.

You can also do a holistic cleanse. A majority of these cleanses contain high fiber amounts to clean your colon which can aid in losing weight.

If you eat fiber rich foods, they tend to fill you up faster. This is because the fiber expands in your stomach giving you a sense of fullness.

Why Fiber Is Important In A Holistic Weight Loss Program 

Below are some reasons why everyone needs to be getting 30-40 grams of fiber per day.

Two types of fiber exist: soluble and insoluble fiber.

Fiber that doesn't break down in H2O is called insoluble fiber. This actually adds more mass to your waste and scours the walls in your intestines.

Fiber that breaks down in water is called soluble fiber.This fiber turns into a gooey gel-like substance and is responsible for regulating the flow of your bowels.

Eat This Type Of Fiber When Doing A Detox Diet 

Purpose of Insoluble Fiber

* move bulk through the intestines
* regulates the pH in your colon

Benefits of Insoluble Fiber

* promote regular bowel movement and prevent constipation
* purges body of toxins through the bowels
* Decreases chances of getting colon cancer by balance the bodie's pH

Food Sources of Insoluble Fiber

* Vegetables such as green beans and dark green leafy vegetables
* Veggie and fruit peelings
* Whole-wheat products
* Oats
* Corn bran
* Seeds & Nuts

Eating Soluble Fiber Rich Foods Are An Easy Way To Lose Weight  

Purpose of Soluble Fiber

* bind with fatty acids
* slows down your blood sugar response

Benefits of Soluble Fiber

* decreases the amount of "bad" cholesterol in your body, dropping your chances of getting heart disease.
* helps diabetic people to control their blood sugar levels.

Common foods that have soluble fiber

* Oat/Oat bran
* Dried beans and peas
* Nuts
* Barley
* Flax seed
* Fruits such as oranges & raspberries
* Vegetables such as kale & spinach
* Psyllium husk

Eating a lot of different foods, especially vegetables and fruits will give you a balance of soluble and insoluble fiber. This is a foundational principle to lose fat naturally.

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