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By Barbara Baez @BarbaraMBaez · On March 14, 2011

High fiber foods play a major role in your weight loss program because they fill you up with little to no calories. Fiber expands in your stomach and gives you a greater sense of fullness. You can eat larger portions for fewer calories.

Fiber Facts:

  • Fiber helps to prevent gastrointestinal disorders such as diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, and constipation.
  • Fiber helps to lower cholesterol and triglycerides and improves blood sugar control in diabetes.
  • The recommended daily fiber intake for adults is 35 grams per day.
  • Eating plenty of fiber-containing foods promotes proper bowel function.
  • Diets rich in fiber can help lower blood pressure because the diet natrually becomes lower in fat and calories.

Ways to Increase Fiber:

  • Eat more fruits and vegetables – at least 2 servings of fruit and 3 servings of vegetables a day.
  • Choose high-fiber foods like berries, citrus fruits, oatmeal, beans, dark green vegetables, and whole grain bread and cereal.
  • Keep bags of frozen vegetables in your freezer. Add to soups, sauces, casseroles, or pasta dishes.
  • Serve fish, chicken, or lean meat over a bed of grilled zucchini, sauteed spinach, or sliced onions.
  • Snack on air-pooped popcorn and dry-roasted nuts and seeds.


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Barbara Baez

is the Director of Digital Marketing at Lucille Roberts with a B.A. in Journalism and a love for social media. Barbara is a Long Island native, now living in Westchester, who loves strength training and a flexible dieting “IIFYM” approach to staying in shape. Vegetarian, nail polish junkie, and Instagram addict, Barbara loves being a part of the Lucille Roberts fitness family!

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