Lose Weight with Fiber!

If you’re looking for a new way to keep that “lose weight” New Year’s resolution, fiber may be the tool you’re looking for! Most of us get only half the amount of fiber recommended, which reduces the appetite by increasing the amount of material in the intestine and by slowing down the digestive processes. A study in the journal Nutrition Review demonstrated that increasing fiber intake can lead to weight reduction over a period of 4 pounds in 4 months. Beside the beneficial effect of fiber on IBS, other positives include lowered absorption of sugar, reduction of insulin levels, and lowered cholesterol and triglycerides. Citizen-Times, 6 January, 2008 
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