The Fiber35 Diet Blog » Acacia http://diet.fiber35.com The Fiber35 Diet Lifestyle Blog - Live Better, Live Smarter Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:02:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Jumpstart Weight Loss with Fiber Powder http://diet.fiber35.com/jumpstart-weight-loss-with-fiber-powder/ http://diet.fiber35.com/jumpstart-weight-loss-with-fiber-powder/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:33:28 +0000 psapio http://diet.fiber35.com/?p=53 Are you thinking about beginning a weight loss program and want a little extra boost to help you get started? Try adding fiber powder to your daily diet. Fiber works in the digestive tract to absorb and eliminate waste, literally “flushing” away stored fat and toxins that can build up in the body and contribute to weight gain. The result is better digestion and increased metabolism (the rate at which your body is able to convert food into energy). And because of fiber’s natural ability to help manage hunger and regulate blood sugar, fiber powder supplements go a long way toward successful weight loss.

In place of a low-fiber breakfast, start your day off with a nutrient-rich fruit and vegetable fiber powder that you can mix easily with a glass of water or juice. Or try adding a few scoops to plain, low-fat yogurt for your morning fiber fix. Throughout the day, keep a shaker bottle of flavor-free fiber powder handy for adding to soups, salads, beverages and just about anything else you can think of. Those made with 100% natural acacia fiber dissolve completely in beverages and soft foods with no hard-to-swallow lumps, making it easy to increase your fiber intake and start shedding those unwanted pounds. Remember to avoid psyllium-based fiber powders, as they often cause gas, bloating and uncomfortable cramping.

]]> http://diet.fiber35.com/jumpstart-weight-loss-with-fiber-powder/feed/ 0 Not Your Grandma’s Fiber Supplements http://diet.fiber35.com/not-your-grandmas-fiber-supplements/ http://diet.fiber35.com/not-your-grandmas-fiber-supplements/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:19:54 +0000 psapio http://diet.fiber35.com/?p=21 Remember those hard-to-swallow fiber supplements of yesterday—the ones that turned into a clumpy, gritty mess when you tried to mix them with water? Not exactly a pleasant way to add more fiber to your diet, was it? Okay, so now for the good news. Fiber has come a long way since Grandma’s day, with today’s fiber supplements offering a convenient and great-tasting way to get your fiber to go.

How Much Fiber Do You Need?

The majority of health and nutrition experts recommend between 25 and 35 grams of fiber every day for overall health. Unfortunately, the average American consumes less than half of that number. Why? Because for a lot of people, getting enough fiber just through the foods they eat can be a challenge, especially when busy schedules leave little time for preparing healthy meals and snacks. That’s where daily fiber supplements come in handy.

Bars and Shakes and Powders, Oh My!

Nowadays there are a variety of high-fiber snack bars, nutrient-enriched shakes, clear-mixing (and yes, we really mean it) powdered formulas and even chewable wafers that can help you boost your daily fiber intake without all the fuss. In addition to promoting weight loss and long-term weight management, consuming more fiber each day has been shown to support healthy cardiovascular function, improve bowel regularity and help eliminate harmful toxins from the body.

Remember that your daily fiber supplement should include a healthy balance of both soluble and insoluble fiber, since together they provide significant health benefits for the whole body, and keep in mind that organically grown flax-based or acacia fiber supplements are gentler on the stomach than many psyllium-based products, which can often cause uncomfortable gas and bloating.

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