Fiber and Weight loss
A low fat diet that includes a lot of fiber is a known way to lose weight, mainly because foods that are high in natural fiber take longer to digest than foods which are low in fiber. High fiber foods therefore sustain you longer, requiring you to eat less often. If you eat a diet that contains a combination of high fiber and high nutritional foods, weight loss is a natural progression. Of course you will need a well planned exercise program to complement the diet to burn fat and to tone your muscles. Planning a high fiber diet is not too hard once you know the right foods to choose. Below is a list of recommended foods for the high fiber weight loss diet.
• Wholegrain cereals, natural raw or toasted muesli (unsweetened) and rolled oats (porridge)
• Wholegrain breads
• Potatoes cooked in their skin on
• Wholegrain pasta and brown rice
• Wholegrain flours for baking and thickening sauces
• Beans, lentils and peas
• Fresh and dried fruits
• Fresh vegetables wash
• Nuts and seeds
• Sprouted beans and seeds
You can find many interesting and delicious recipes based on high fiber foods and with a little practice, you will learn to substitute ingredients that are suitable for your diet. Eating vegetables and fruits with their skins on seriously increases their nutritional value as most of the vitamins and minerals are just below the skin. The additional fiber that the skin provides also makes this a worthwhile endeavor. Eating food raw is another way of utilizing maximum nutritional content of fruits, vegetables and nuts.
High-Fiber Recipes
http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/healthy-recipes/high-fiber/main.aspx
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-fiber-recipes/RE00099
http://www.nutracleanse.biz/recipes.php
http://www.high-fiber-health.com/high-fiber-recipes.html
http://www.fitnessandfreebies.com/fiber/
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/great-recipes.asp?food=fiber+recipes
http://www.fiberone.com/Recipes/Default.aspx
http://www.food.com/recipes/high-fiber