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The average person needs 25-30 g of fiber a day. Most people only get a small portion of that… Why should you bother with fiber? Foods higher in fiber will make you fill more full for longer. Since obesity is the most common form of malnutrition & is a factor in the two major causes of death – heart disease & cancers, any food that helps people limit calories is desirable. Additionally, fiber slows digestion & absorption so that glucose (sugar) in food enters the bloodstream more slowly, which keeps blood sugar on a more even level.

When foods are processed, fiber is often removed. Foods made from white flour (bleached or unbleached) are poor sources of fiber, including white breads, pizza crusts, & regular pasta. In general, foods that are less processed are higher in fiber.

How can you get more fiber in your diet? Eat wholegrain cereals & breads, legumes, fruits, vegetables & nuts. There is more. Try seasonal fruit such as peaches & pears (with the skin), chick peas, kale, & wholegrain cereals. For breakfast Nature’s Path Optimum Power Cereal which contains a whopping 10 g of fiber per 3/4 cup! Serve it with sliced peaches (skins left on) or berries for an extra fiber boost!

At lunch eat your sandwich with multigrain bread & lots of fresh dark leafy green . . . → Read More: Fantastic Fiber

Slim Fast & the Slim Fast diet plan have been around for many more than 20 years now. Without a doubt they have become the most popular diet shake around. But, does this weight-loss plan really work?

The Slim Fast Diet Plan

The Slim Fast plan isn’t hard to follow. You have a Slim Fast shake for breakfast in the morning & another one for lunch. For dinner, the plan calls for a “sensible” meal. Sensible can mean many different things to people, but that is another story.

You can also have two pieces of fruit each day as well as one of Slim Fast’s nutritional bars.

The shakes & nutritional bars can be purchased at any grocery store or Wal-Mart.

The Slim Fast diet plan also includes regular exercise & encourages you to drink 8 glasses of water a day. These are two important points & keys to success in any type of weight-loss program.

Does the plan work?

The Slim Fast plan will reduce your daily calories to around 1200 if you eat that sensible dinner each night. This means that anyone should lose weight with the plan.

While you can definitely lose weight with Slim Fast, there’re some drawbacks. So… Since this is a calorie restricted diet, you may not get enough vitamins & minerals to maintain good health. A multi vitamin could help.

The reliance on . . . → Read More: The Slim Fast Diet Plan – Have You Had Your Chocolate Shake For Breakfast?