Improve Your Diet and Stay Satisfied Between Meals
Do you need help to stay satisfied between meals?
Try adding more high fiber foods to your daily diet. Here's why...
Fiber is basically the part of plant based foods that can't be broken down or absorbed by the body. These parts pass through our bodies (the stomach, small intestine, colon) and help to keep our digestive system running at its best.
There are 2 types of fiber, soluble and insoluble.
Soluble fiber dissolves in H2O and is known to help lower cholesterol and blood sugar.
Insoluble fiber doesn't dissolve in H2O and is most helpful in encouraging healthy movements.
Most plant based foods are sources of natural fiber, but some are better than others. I want to share some of the best natural sources because most of us don't get enough of the daily recommended amount.
Raspberries - 1 cup has 9 grams of fiber (equivalent to 3 pieces of whole grain toast!) Bonus, they're a good source of vit C, B, folic acid and iron. Plus they're 100% fat free!
Apples - 4.4 grams of fiber, most of it coming from soluble fiber.
Pears - grab one if you need a natural laxative...an avg. pear has 5 grams of fiber, most non-soluble.
Avocados - 6.7 grams in just half! Plus has healthy fats, vit B and C.
Broccoli - 1 cup has 5.1 grams of fiber AND it helps to clear toxins from the body thanks to its phytochemicals that are capable of binding to them.
Artichokes - 10.3 grams per medium sized - they pack more fiber than most other vegetables!
Quinoa - 12 grams of fiber per serving - 2x as much fiber as most other grains, both soluble and insoluble so it helps to absorb less fat and cholesterol making it a great weight loss aid.
Add these to your daily diet and watch your hunger cravings go down...and maybe your waistline too! Your whole body will thank you!