Did you know hunger and losing weight are connected?
Losing weight can be so frustrating if you feel hungry all the time. Did you know you can curb your appetite and frustration with weight-loss efforts simply by eating more fiber?
High-fiber foods help you lose weight by making you feel full on fewer calories. To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, your best strategies are a healthy diet with lower-calorie foods and regular physical activity
How full you feel depends on the following:
- How often you eat
- How much you eat
- Type of food you choose
- When your brain tells your body that it’s had enough food.
Why fiber?
High-fiber foods often require more chewing and take longer for your stomach to digest. This helps your body realize that it is full before you start eating more. Diets rich in whole grains and fiber have been associated with better quality diets and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.
How to add fiber to your diet?
Fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains and leafy greens are great sources of fiber. The American Heart Association recommends eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains to control weight, manage cholesterol and blood pressure.
Make the right choice
Which is the healthier option for losing weight: a fried chicken sandwich on white bread with a milkshake or a turkey and veggie sandwich on whole-grain bread with a fruit smoothie?
The turkey sandwich and the smoothie is the better choice as it is lower in sodium and saturated fat. You don’t have to sacrifice taste to eat healthier. When you choose healthy options consistently, it helps you manage your weight and improves overall health. It also satiates your hunger.
Stay healthy!
