Including High Fiber Foods Cause Simple Weight Loss Without Exercise

No matter how inactive, busy or lazy you are, you can lose weight with increased fiber intake. It kicks your metabolism into high gear and makes your intestines function more efficiently. This is not just because fiber makes you "regular", there are many other benefits. While often very  tasty, many fatting and sugary foods simply do not make you feel full for very long. However, with increased fiber intake, you feel full longer and generally do not have that generic constantly hungry craving, and when you do indulge in junk or fatting foods, these foods generally move along out of your system faster. Fiber actually binds to fatty foods, so it helps clean out your system if you have gone on a junk food binge. Studies show that even without any other dietary changes or exercise, that subjects lost around seven pounds by increasing their high fiber food intake.

The FDA recommends 25 grams per day, for women younger than fifty, 21 grams if you are older than 50. For men, 38 grams per day is advised for men younger than 50 and 30 grams a day for men over fifty.

A popular diet book espouses 35 grams of fiber a day to lose weight. But it is important to not add too much fiber at once, since it can interfere with vitamin and mineral consumption, as well as cause some bloating and gastro-intestinal upset. If you do not eat much fiber beyond bread for your sandwich, try adding a piece of fruit or some almonds in first and increase your water intake with each new fiber addition. It is very important for your body to get more water since fiber will draw water out of your body, even take necessary water your cells if necessary. You do not want to get medically dehydrated while you are trying to lose weight. Then add a new fiber food every few days once your body has adjusted comfortably to the new fiber intake. Try to get a variety of types of fiber sources such as nuts, legumes, fruits and cereals will help you avoid Calcium and mineral depletion.

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