A study that was recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal has revealed that consuming 30 grams of fibre a day could help you lose weight. This one little dietary change could help you get skinny and achieve those results you’ve been after for so long.
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Scientists carried out a study with 240 overweight volunteers between 2009 and 2014. Those who followed a diet that was rich in fibre lost more than 20kg in a year in comparison to the 2kg on average lost by the those who did not. And that’s quite a big difference!
How does fibre help you slim down?
Fibre is excellent for improving your bowel movements. They naturally make you feel fuller for longer which can help when you’re wanting to lose weight while sticking to a balanced diet and not starving yourself. Fibre lowers your body’s sugar levels and helps keep your glycaemic index quite low. Quite positive indeed!
Which foods are rich in fibre?
If you want to add more fibre to your diet, you need to eat foods made with wholemeal or half wholemeal flour. It’s also a good idea to eat vegetables which contain less sugar than fruits.
Here is a list of foods that are rich in fibre:
- White beans
- Peas
- Almonds
- Peanuts
- Walnuts
- Kiwis
- Chickpeas
- Dried figs
- Lentils
- Oats
- Oat bran
- Rye
If you add some of these foods to your daily diet, you will be healthier and surely notice a difference in your weight.
