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Anonymous asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

high fiber diet for weight loss?

can you lose weight on a high fiber diet

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  • 1 decade ago
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    you should be taking more than 35g of fiber a day.

    as a component of food, fiber isn't absorbed by the body: therefore it dosent contribute calories. that's why high fiber foods such as whole grains, veggies, legumes and fruit -usually lower in calories - are included in weight loss diets. their high fiber content makes theses diets quite filling so you might eat less overall.

    very high fiber diets also may some up short on protein foods. an excessively high fiber diet can cause constipation and dehydration if extra fluids aren't consumed.

    bulk fillers, which are high in fiber aren't advised. they reduce hunger by first absorbing liquid then swelling up in the stomach. these products can be harmful when they obstruct the digestive tract.

    moderation of dietary fiber as part of an overall healthful diet is a smarter approach to weight loss. adding fiber to a healthful weight loss plan - one that doesn't go below 1600cal/day - is a smart idea.

    Source(s): ADA (american dietetic association)
  • 5 years ago

    Celebrate Meatless Mondays by generating a meal starring beans (another weight-loss aid). You'll love this sweet potato along with black bean burrito.

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes along with other things like working out and maybe a diet pill like proactol or proshaperx ....but a high fiber diet is good to start with.

  • 5 years ago

    Don t skip breakfast and choose that s high in protein for energy and full of fiber to keep you satisfied for hours

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  • Emily
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    Stand up and walk atleast 5 mins after evry 2 hours while working

  • fitman
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Yes. Fiber fills you up without adding any calories. It also acts as a diluting agent which will slow the absorption of nutrients (for example, reduce the glycemic index of foods).

    However, too much fiber can cause diarrhea.

    Here is more info about fiber.

    http://www.spartafit.com/nutrition/fiber.php

  • 5 years ago

    go 20 mph on your bike for 6 1 2 minutes

  • 5 years ago

    Eat a diet filled with all natural healthy whole foods

  • 4 years ago

    throw out your fat clothes for good

  • ?
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    skip the cheese straws

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