Healthy Weight Loss Program - Fiber Is Important

 

By Jackie Reid

Having a healthy weight loss program is important if you want to win the battle against the bulge. But unfortunately, most people don't even know where to begin. They know that they want to lose those unwanted pounds but they are not sure where to begin.

Finding a plan that takes the guess work out of reaching your goal is important. And that is why it is so important that you get a healthy weight loss program. A program that will keep you accountable and stay on track to reach your goal.

So today we will talk about fiber and its role in getting the results you need.

Fiber is divided into two groups: Soluble and Insoluble

Soluble Fiber- 3 Things You Should Know

1. Soluble fiber dissolves in water, it will move through your body fast 
2. It will form a gel like substance that will trap sugar fats in your body and allow it to move quickly through your intestines 
3. It will act like a new broom and will literally sweep away all the unwanted material from your intestines thus making you feel lighter with more energy and vitality.

So if you want to be successful with your weight goals then you want to get as much soluble fiber in your diet as possible. Examples of soluble fiber are: apples, oat bran and beans.

The second fiber that you want in your diet is insoluble fiber.

Insoluble Fiber- 3 Things You Should Know

1. This fiber does not dissolve 
2. Insoluble fiber acts like a sponge by soaking up the water in your body, this is good because it gives you the feel of being full, and thus you do not over eat. 
3. It helps to pass food through the digestive system which promotes regularity

Examples of insoluble fiber are: the skin of most fruits and vegetables, grapes, prunes, apple skin, berry beets, carrots just to name a few.

Understanding how both fibers work on your body and your overall health will help you to properly consume these daily. When you are trying to get rid of those unwanted pounds it is a good item to get your favorites fruits and vegetable on hand when you need a snack. But you might also want to get some fruits and vegetables that might not be your favorites too just because of all the fiber content they might contain.

In concluding, fiber is very important in a healthy weight loss program, and if you want to get rid of fat the right way, you will need to incorporate it into your daily diet.