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FIBER FOR LEANESS

Studies at Harvard have shown that people who consume the most fiber are less likely to gain weight than those who get lower amounts.  In one study, women with the greatest fiber intake over a 12-year period had a 49% lower risk for major weight gain compared to women with the lowest intake.  In an 8-year study of men, it was found that for every 10 grams of whole grain fiber consumed, weight gain dropped proportionately.  The average daily intake of fiber in the US is 12 grams per day.  However, the recommended intake is at least 35 grams per day.  The best sources of fiber are beans, peas, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds.  Ounce for ounce, beans have the highest fiber content followed by whole grains.  So, what are you waiting for, go ahead and fill up on healthy fiber-rich foods and become a loser – a weight loser that is.

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