Are You Getting Enough Fiber?
Look at the chart below and see where you fall. If you are getting enough fiber, you should fall between 3-4. Type 1- very constipated, Type 2 - slightly constipated, Type 5 - Lacking fiber, Type 6 - Inflammation, Type 7 - Inflammation.
Why Fiber?
Fiber-rich foods not only fill you up faster and keep you satisfied longer,
they also prevent your body from absorbing some of the calories in the foods you eat.
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Fiber helps you reduce caloric intake because it adds bulk to your food without adding calories.
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Fiber helps reduce the absorption of calories from the food you eat.
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Fiber-rich foods are low-energy-density foods. This means that you get to eat a ton of fiber-rich foods without eating a lot of calories.
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Fiber also soaks up toxins in the blood and eliminates them through the digestive track. Fiber ensures that toxins are removed from the body in a timely fashion.
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Fiber boosts metabolism. Since the body can't digest fiber, it attempts to by burning calories in the process.
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Fiber also slows digestion and regulates blood sugar levels.
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Fiber is a secret weapon in fighting fat!