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Lose Weight With High Fiber Diet

Fiber has two types: soluble and insoluble. Both are important for different reasons. Soluble fiber dissolves during digestion and is absorbed into the body. Insoluble cannot be absorbed. Most fiber-containing foods have a combination of both. Both types of fibers have benefits.

Soluble Fiber

Soluble fiber includes pectin, gums, etc. and are found most in legumes, oats, fresh and dried fruits, vegetables and more. Soluble fiber stabilizes insulin levels and helps control cholesterol. It also aids in the absorption of vitamins and minerals, as well as improves your immune system.

Insoluble Fiber

Insoluble fiber on the other hand, keeps things moving along, as grandma used to say, or in other words keeps you regular. Insoluble fiber is found most in seeds, vegetables, nuts, bran, some fruit skins, wheat germ and some whole grains. Insoluble fiber includes lignans, lignins,(flax seed is high in this compound) and cellulose.

Lose Weight With Fiber

There is no miracle for weight loss, as most people hope for. Although fiber probably comes as close as possible to being the answer to weight loss. Fiber keeps you full, controls blood sugars, and burns calories during digestion. Thousands of years ago, man ate about 100 grams of fiber per day. Most average Americans eat only 4-11 grams per day. It is no wonder that the laxative industry is so successful!! Other benefits of eating high-fiber grains, vegetables, fruits and nuts include anti-aging properties from antioxidants, anti-cancer properties, and a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals.

• Do you want to stabilize your blood sugars?
• Do you want to lose weight?
• Do you want to poop regularly?
• Do you want to increase your metabolism?

The answer is to eat more fiber. Fiber really can be the miracle cure-all that everyone is looking for! Eat real food, not processed food to feel better and maintain an ideal weight.

I like Jonny Bowden’s book. Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. talks a lot about the benefits of fiber in your diet to reduce cravings. His book The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth has a philosophy similar to mine. Anyone who is looking to study more about fiber would benefit from his wisdom.

If you prefer a program that is delivered to you gradually with accountability to a coach, then the WOW! Six Weeks To The New You healthy living program would be a good choice. This is a 6-week coaching class that guides you to reduce your weight by 1.5 pounds per week the natural way through a high fiber diet. Not only does it provide step-by-step gradual changes, you also get a personal coach guiding you through the process.

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The Payday® candy bar is one of the healthier candy choices. It is still candy. Payday® is not a health food and yet it is very similar or even better in ingredients than most protein or power bars. The Payday® is a good choice candy bar when you are looking for healthier Halloween choices without taking all of the fun out of Halloween.

Payday® is high in protein

Just like most power bars Payday® includes a healthy dose of protein. Payday® is a peanut and caramel candy bar. It is delicious and nutritious. Peanuts are not really a nut, but a legume. Legumes are edible seeds enclosed in pods like black beans and soybeans. Peanuts contain protein and amino acids, the building blocks for muscle. I actually use Payday® as a protein bar for may post workout snack sometimes. Peanuts are natural sources of vitamin E and B vitamins. The B vitamins found in peanuts are important to energy production in your body. Milk, soy powder and egg whites also add to the protein in a Payday®.

Payday® is high in carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are important for energy production and also muscle building. The sugar in a Payday® is corn syrup. This is not the healthiest choice of sugars and yet it is not the worst choice either. Corn syrup is far better than the high fructose corn syrup that is in most candies. The carbohydrates in Payday® are great for a post work out snack and a better choice for your kids on Halloween.

Payday® is low in chemicals

The Payday® candy bar has low in artificial flavors, chemicals or colors and relatively low in “unknown” additives. The Payday® has only carrageenan, (a plant based color), mono and diglycerides, (made from coconuts). Although I do not advocate those ingredients as being good choices, the Payday® is a pretty “clean” candy or protein bar compared to the competition.

Teach your children good candy choices

Life is about choices. Halloween can be a terrific opportunity to give your kids the gift of healthy for the future. Halloween can be fun and healthy too! Teach your children how to have fun on Halloween and make better choices that will impact their lives into the future. Learn more about good family food choices when you just click here.

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Ezekiel Bread Is The Best

Ezekiel brand bread is my favorite bread. It is one of the best made breads available at the grocery store. Ezekiel bread is not made with whole grain flour, but sprouted grains. It is flour-less. It is truly 100% live grain bread, and certified organic. Living grains are not ground into flour, but sprouted with warm water to allow the live vitamins and nutrients to become more intense. The sprouting process not only increases vitamins and minerals but also causes a natural change that allows the protein and carbohydrates to be more easily absorbed.

Ezekiel Has Only Good Ingredients

The ingredients list is simple and clean: organic, sprouted wheat, barley, millet, lentils, soybeans, spelt, yeast and sea salt. That is it. No flour, preservatives, or chemicals. Ezekiel bread comes in many flavors: Cinnamon Raisin, Sesame, Sprouted Wheat.

Good Choice For Vegetarians

All of the breads are low glycemic, low carb with only 15 grams of carb per slice. Each slice has 4 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber. Due to the variety of sprouted grains in the bread, Ezekiel bread is a complete protein and a terrific choice for everyone especially vegetarians.

Good bread is hard to find

I would prefer a fresh made bread. Unfortunately, you will not find any decent choices of breads at the grocery store other than Ezekiel. Most of the bread in the fresh bread section is a blend of whole grain and white flour. When you do find a 100% whole grain (as listed in the ingredient list), then it carries high fructose corn syrup, other sugars, chemicals, bread conditioners or hydrogenated fats in the ingredient list. If you can find a good quality bakery in your area, you may be able to find a quality bread made with whole grains and other quality ingredients. Remember it must say whole or 100% or stone ground in the ingredient list right in front of the grain type. It is hard to find true whole grain, because the grocery store choices are few and far between and the bakery frequently doesn’t have their ingredient list available. Ask to see the ingredient list. It is their responsibility to have it for you. If they don’t have it, then don’t by their bread. If you can not find a fresh whole grain flour bread at a bakery near you then try Ezekiel Bread. It is found in the freezer case of your favorite grocery store. Your family deserves the best bread, take the time to find one and stick with it!

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