What are some good sources of fiber of which the average person may not be aware?
Most fruits and vegetables are good sources of fiber, including potatoes, carrots, and other root vegetables, as well as bananas and pineapples. Whole grains are also excellent sources of fiber as long as you use the 2:90 Rule to pick the fiber-rich alternatives and make sure that “whole grain” or “whole wheat” is high in the ingredient list. Whole grains also contain beneficial phytonutrients that, along with fiber, help fight disease. Finally, look for fiber-enriched juices and yogurts when you are shopping the dairy aisle. How does fiber help “fight fat”? Fiber fights fat from the second it hits your mouth to the second it leaves your body. Simply chewing fiber-rich food sends a signal to your brain causing you to begin to feel full. While fiber is in your stomach, it causes a localized feeling of fullness. In your colon, fiber blocks the absorption of other macronutrients, including carbs, protein, and fat. In total, up to 120 calories a day can be flushed away through increased fi
