Skipping Meals to Save Calories

Skipping meals as a weight loss plan is doing more harm than good for two important reasons. One, it causes your metabolism to slow down such that when you do eat, your body will want to hold on to those calories, not burning them as quickly. And two, you may be so hungry by the time you do eat that you will not make healthy choices, and over-eat.

Fiber Supplements

Considering taking fiber pills or powder to up your fiber intake? Think about this: these products are intended as supplements, not substitutions. They cannot replace the vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients of whole foods. You are better off eating foods high in fiber for the complete package.

Fiber helps you shed pounds

Eating foods high in fiber fills you up faster, and keeps you full longer, which helps you shed the pounds faster.

Adding Fiber

Pick up a copy of this month's newsletter for some ideas on increasing your fiber intake.
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* Try substituting whole wheat flour for half of the all-purpose flour in baked goods.
* Add bran or oats to meatloaf.
* Double the vegetables in a casserole or soup.
* Top a whole grain breakfast cereal with fresh fruit.
* Dip carrot sticks or whole wheat pita wedges in hummus for a quick snack.