Thursday, March 4, 2010

The Importance of FIBER


Fiber is the new Happy Meal #99 -- there aren't really that many I hope! None of the articles on the web are that attractive--- I favor BULLET POINTS for easy readability, but here is one that isn't too bad - http://www.fiberweightloss.org/soluble-fiber-boosts-weight-loss-says-study/#more-15weight-loss-says-study/#more-15

Basically read the last paragraph just before NO COMMENTS to get the results. Also, if you read earlier in the article, it reports the study group lost 4.4 kg of fat (that's almost 9 lbs), versus a control group that had a placebo.
I could get technical here, and I will a bit when we return to health class in May, but for now remember eating FIBER HELPS WITH WEIGHT LOSS and IT ALSO HELPS KEEP YOUR COLON (intestines) HEALTHY and may also CUT YOUR RISK OF BREAST CANCER!!!!

As you read, you will notice that articles about fiber breaks things into 2 groups... Soluble and INsoluble. And here is an article-- (with LOTS OF BULLET POINTS!!!) -- about the two types.
http://www.healthcastle.com/fiber-solubleinsoluble.shtml You read that and think - that's a lot to remember! Yes it is. And if you quizzed me on the two I would probably fail. So what to do? Just remember to eat more APPLES, oranges, MANGOS, strawberries, BLUEBERRIES, and whole grain oats, beans, and lots of veggies. Then don't sweat it, leave your sweatin to the gym or if you're like me, THE GREAT OUTDOORS IS YOUR GYM!

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