If you are looking to lose weight, slowly increase the amount of fibre in your diet.
Ideally, we should get between 20 to 35 grams of fibre a day.
In order to meet this, we need to include plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts,
seeds and grains in our diet, as these foods are packed with fibre and
will keep us full for a longer time, thereby enabling weight loss.
If you are looking to lose weight the healthy way, include
plenty of vegetables like carrots, spinach, lettuce, radish and cruciferous
vegetables, pumpkin, sweet potatoes and mushrooms in your diet. Also include
plenty of legumes and beans like dals. Additionally freshly made
vegetable juices can also make you feel fuller, while providing you with
essential nutrients. Also, include plenty of fresh fruits, unsalted nuts, seeds
and grains in your daily diet.
Why Fibre Helps You Lose Weight
On its own, fibre does not contain any calories, while providing
bulk to one’s diet.
There are two types of fibre, water-insoluble and water-soluble.
Water-insoluble fibre is
found in all vegetables, whole grains and cereals and adds bulk to one’s diet. Whereas
water-soluble fibre, is found in fruits, legumes and seeds and exits the
stomach more slowly, thereby helping us feel fuller for a longer period. Also,
foods loaded with fibre take a longer time to consume, which means the
stomach feels full sooner and you eat less and don’t tend to snack between
meals.
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