A client of mine recently lost weight in an extraordinary way: She changed her diet and started eating magical foods………foods that made her feel VERY full. And because these mystical, filling foods made her feel incredibly satiated, she started eating less and voilà……….10 pounds dropped off. Her secret? FIBER.
Fiber IS magical because it makes you feel fuller. Like my client, all you need to do is tweak your diet: Get rid of white bread and make that bread 100% whole wheat; add fresh berries and a sprinkle of nuts to plain yogurt or even salads; eat things like bran, quinoa, fruits and vegetables. Finally……..add beans to soups, salads, stews or experiment and make a bean dish or bean salad.
The last nutrient to seal the deal is WATER. Drink plenty of water and let the magic begin.
Two last things:
1. Putting the fullness aside, fiber has fabulous health benefits: it lowers cholesterol (soluble fiber) and keeps you regular (insoluble fiber).
2. I’ve been preaching the “fiber is filling” message to everyone and anyone who will listen to me for YEARS. My client encouraged me to write this blog saying “…..you can use me as the pathetic client who didn’t ‘hear’ it until I tried it!”
You should try it, too! IT WORKS!