May 31 2008
30 Grams of Fiber a Day
It’s true that you can lose weight just by eating more fiber, 30 grams a day is the minimum. You’ll have more energy and be fuller, so you’ll eat less and exercise more, naturally. This is what you need to do.
Eat more fruit and veggies. Remember the old adage about the apple? Apples are a high fiber fruit, along with pears and raspberries. Make sure you get at least 2 servings of these high fiber fruits a day. Add to that 1 1/2 cups of green veggies a day such as spinach, broccoli or peppers.
Read the label on your cereal. Chances are, you’re not getting enough fiber there, even if you think your cereal is healthy. Go for the high fiber cereal, you’ll be happy you did. When you eat lunch try out a high fiber bread for your sandwich too.
You need water to lose weight, you’ll need it even more when you eat more fiber. The water plays two roles here. It will combine with the fiber to make you feel fuller so you eat less. More water will also make it easier for your body to digest the fiber you’ve eaten.































