The Importance Of High Fiber Low Fat Foods

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One of the easiest and most effective changes you can make to

your diet is to eat more foods rich in fiber, and fewer foods

rich in fat. There are many reasons to boost the intake of

fiber while controlling fat, including increased fitness,

decreased weight and better overall health.

It is a fact that most people consume too much of what they

should not – things like sugar, salt and fat, and not enough of

what they should – like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.

That means that many people are not getting sufficient fiber in

their diets, and they may suffer a variety of heath effects as a

result.

Of course before you can eat more fiber you need to know where

that fiber comes from. Gauging the amount of fiber in your diet

is yet another reason to read nutritional labels carefully. All

packaged and processed foods in the grocery store must carry

these labels, and they detail such things as fat, fiber,

calories and nutrient values. Getting familiar with these

nutritional labels is a necessary first step to improving any

diet.

One important note about increasing the level of fiber in your

diet. While increasing fiber and decreasing fat is certainly a

worthy goal, it is best to take things gradually until your

body adjusts to the change. Those accustomed to low levels of

fiber often experience bloating, cramps, gas and abdominal pain

when suddenly boosting the amount of fiber in their diet.

Increasing the level of fiber gradually helps to avoid these

unpleasant side effects.

Most plant based foods contain at least some fiber, but some

types of foods contain more than others. The only foods that do

not contain fiber are animal based products. That means that

meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, milk and dairy products do not

contain any fiber. It is important to keep that fact in mind

when planning healthy meals.

The foods highest in fiber, containing more than 6 grams per

serving, include such healthy staples as dried beans, legumes,

dried peas, dried fruits, nuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds

and many types of berries. These foods are excellent sources of

fiber.

Not as high in fiber as those above, but still great sources of

fiber are apples, pears, barley, bran muffins, lima beans, brown

rice, snow peas, green peas and sweet potatoes. Baked potatoes

are also good sources of fiber, as long as the skin is consumed

along with the flesh of the potato. All these foods contain from

4 to 6 grams of fiber per serving.

Many vegetables and fruits also contain fiber, as does rye

bread, wheat bead and melons. Most of these foods contain from

2 to 4 grams of fiber, so you will need to add more of them to

get the most out of their fiber content.

It is important to take fiber content into account as you do

your weekly grocery shopping. Getting into the habit of reading

labels and choosing high fiber foods is the best way to make a

long term commitment to healthier eating.

It is important to choose foods high in fiber during every trip

to the grocery store. When choosing bread, crackers and other

baked goods, for instance, you should strive to find whole

grain varieties that are rich in fiber. Wheat and rye bread are

good sources of fiber, as are bran muffins and many kinds of

cereal.

Choosing cereals that are rich in fiber is a great way to

increase the level of fiber intake while enjoying a delicious

breakfast every morning. Cereals that contain wheat bran and

oat bran can be excellent sources of fiber. The most important

thing is to read the nutritional label and not rely simply on

the claims made on the box.

Many people are under the assumption that cooking fresh

vegetables and other fiber rich foods destroys their fiber

content, but luckily this is not the case. While it is true

that overcooking certain vegetables can result in some loss of

nutrients, cooking has no effect whatsoever on fiber content.

So feel free to prepare those healthy foods any way you want.

About The Author: Steve Hall is the owner of

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