High Fiber
A high fiber diet is one of the healthiest ways to lose weight and maintain an optimal goal weight. Eating high fiber foods will help reduce the risks of certain cancers, heart diseases and bowel disorders.
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A high fiber diet consists of eating fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Limiting your intake of dairy, fats and proteins is also suggested. When beginning a high fiber diet the goal is to double or even triple your current fiber intake. Most people consume around 9-10 grams of fiber per day. A high fiber diet would be eating between 25-30 grams of fiber per day.
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Suggested foods on a high fiber diet include high fiber/whole grain cereals, whole grain crackers, strawberries, apples with peanut butter, mushrooms, peppers and tomatoes.
A high fiber diet will enable you to achieve weight loss and maintain it. It will also improve your overall health, with risks for chance heart disease.
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