Add Fiber for Weight loss, and Polyphenols, too

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Having trouble losing weight? Add fiber for weight loss results. Research has shown that dieting without enough fiber will limit the body’s ability to burn fat. Though the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for women is 25 grams a day, consuming 35 to 50 grams of fiber daily will jumpstart your weight loss. Fiber makes you feel full, stopping food cravings so you eat less. Fiber also helps gather toxins to aid in detoxing. Fiber improves digestive health, lowers lipid levels, helps stabilize blood sugar, increases immunity, helps with weight loss, and relieves constipation. Fiber intake reduces the risk for cancer.

Fiber deficiency statistics

Most Americans only consume half the amount of fiber they need each day. A study by the United States National Heath and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) showed that men were taking in about 17 grams and women were getting about 14 grams, when the recommendation from the Institute of Medicine is 38 grams a day for men, and 25 grams for women daily. However, 72% of Americans surveyed reported that they want to increase their fiber levels. A study in Japan showed that lack of fiber is associated with risk for obesity in women age 18-20. Psyllium seeds and oatmeal are also good sources of fiber.

Polyphenols

Fiber polyphenols are part of plant fiber and contain a complex of antioxidants. The polyphenols in fiber are protected by a matrix in the fiber so that they can be carried to their valuable antioxidants to the colon without being destroyed by acids from the stomach.polyphenols, in addition to adding antioxidants to the lower part of the digestive system, also serve as a prebiotic, adding a fermenting substrate for the beneficial colonic bacteria to grow in. in this way, polyphenols improve the microflora in the gut. Fiber is readily available from grains, fruits and vegetables, but not all fiber contains polyphenols or is as beneficial for the body. Some of the best sources of polyphenols are spices like peppermint and cloves. Chocolate is also high in polyphenols, as are flax seeds, soy flour and artichokes.

Add soluble fiber to your diet

Both soluble and insoluble fibers provide health benefits. Soluble fiber slows digestion and gastric emptying. Soluble fiber will reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease. Fiber satisfies the appetite so you eat less. Insoluble fiber is found in the skin of fruits and vegetables. Soluble fiber is found in the meat of fruits. Foods like applesauce and cooked potatoes are good sources of soluble fiber. Psyllium seeds and oatmeal are both good sources of fiber to help you detox and lose weight.

About the author:

Melanie Grimes, CCH, is a writer, health educator and homeopath. She has taught at Bastyr University and lectured internationally. Follow her blog at MelanieGrimes.com. To order professional quality vitamins, like detox products,  visit her online vitamin shop at https://www.healthwavehq.com/welcome/mgrimes.

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http://www.naturalnews.com/026417_healthy_health_diet.html

http://www.healthcalculators.org/calculators/fiber.asp

http://www.naturalnewsblogs.com/buy-health-chocolate/

http://www.naturalnewsblogs.com/lose-weight-increasing-metabolism/

 

 

 

Melanie Grimes
Melanie Grimes is a writer, medical editor and health educator. A classically trained homeopath, she has lectured internationally and been on faculty at Bastyr University, American Medical College of Homeopathy, and Seattle School of Homeopathy. She has been the editor of SImillimum, Journal of the Homeopathic Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and The American Homeopath, Journal of the North American Society of Homeopaths.

An award-winning screenwriter, Melanie has taught creative writing, and authored medical textbooks.
She writes about health, natural medicine, food as medicine, herbs, homeopathy, and travel. 

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To order professional quality vitamins, visit her online vitamin shop at
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