Slim Down with the Help of Fiber!
Healthy Eating
Many American women will try just about anything to lose weight. There's always a new fad diet on the market promising quick weight loss, usually with very little effort. But there's something that can help you lose weight that's not a fad - fiber. Find out how adding fiber to your diet and including Hydroxycut® in your fitness plan can help you reach your weight-loss goals. The combination of Hydroxycut® and fiber can help to control your appetite, ultimately helping you lose the weight you want to lose.
Fiber is in a variety of foods, but the problem is, that many women consume far less of it than they should. A good amount is between 25 and 35 grams per day.
There are two types of fiber, and it's important to get enough of both in your diet.
| Type of Fiber | Description | Foods |
| Soluble | Dissolves in water and forms a jellylike substance | Legumes, some fruits, oat products, and seeds. |
| Insoluble | Does not dissolve in water and leaves your body quickly | Whole-grain breads, vegetables, flaxseed, brown rice, and whole-grain cereals. |
Increase your fiber intake and you'll reap the benefits, which include the following:
Eating less because foods with fiber will take you longer to chew, so you will feel full sooner
Feeling full for longer, which may cut down on snacking between meals
Increased regularity
Fiber can't be digested and is very low in calories. Adding it to your diet gradually and spreading it out over your daily meals can make you feel full longer and prevent bloating. Since fiber pulls water from your body, be sure to drink plenty of water.
Knowing what foods you should eat can help you to meet your daily fiber requirement. Below are some good food choices to incorporate into your diet.
| Food | Serving Size | Amount of Fiber (g) |
| Black beans (cooked) | 1 cup | 19.4 |
| Baked beans (in sauce) | 1 cup | 16.0 |
| Peas (cooked) | 1 cup | 13.4 |
| Dried figs | 3 | 10.5 |
| 100% bran | ½ cup | 8.4 |
| Broccoli (cooked) | ¾ cup | 7.0 |
| Spinach (cooked) | ½ cup | 7.0 |
| Sweet Potatoes (cooked or baked in skin) | 6 oz. | 6.8 |
| Bran meal | 3 tbsp. | 6.0 |
| Wheat spaghetti | 1 cup | 5.6 |
| Lentils (cooked) | 2/3 cup | 5.5 |
| Lima beans (cooked) | ½ cup | 4.5 |
| Apple (with skin), large | 1 | 4.5 |
| Pear (with skin), medium | 1 | 4.0 |
If you find it difficult to eat the proper amount of fiber every day, there are supplements on the market that can help. However, you shouldn't plan to rely on them as your main source of fiber. You may miss out on the vitamins and antioxidants found in high-fiber foods.
Increasing the amount of high-fiber foods you consume is beneficial in many ways. If you're a health-conscious woman who wants to slim down, begin by taking a serving of Hydroxycut® at least 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast, lunch, and dinner to help control your appetite and burn more calories, and add more fiber to each of these meals to help sustain your appetite.
