Controlling Holiday Appetites Naturally With Fiber

Sometimes you just need a little help with your weight loss efforts, especially during the holidays. The holidays are infamous for bringing holiday spreads that can make any dieter cringe – appetizers, drinks, meals and desserts all add to unwanted holiday weight gain. But with the right knowledge, and the right tools, you can help suppress unruly appetites and boost your metabolism to help you keep your weight maintenance goals and avoid holiday weight gain.

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested by the body. As it moves through the digestive tract it may bind to some of the fat present there from the foods you’ve just eaten, preventing it from being absorbed into the body. The fiber and whatever fatty substance it is bound to, such as triglycerides or cholesterol, is excreted in the stool and adds bulk, which supports colon health. Focusing on a fiber-rich diet may help you lose weight as fiber aids weight loss in these three ways:

1 - Fiber-rich foods may decrease fat-absorption
2 - Eating fiber gives you a feeling of fullness, thus suppressing appetite
3 - Foods high in fiber are generally low in calories. All three factors help support and optimize your weight loss efforts

Enjoy your guilt-free holiday eating!

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