How Fibre Can Help You...

Fibre keeps your bowels healthy and can help reduce cholesterol. Most people eat only about 14g of fibre a day, but should aim to eat at least 18g.

Increase your fibre intake gradually, though, as a sudden increase can cause cramp and constipation. And make sure to drink plenty of water - aim for 1.2 litres a day - to avoid cramp and constipation.

If you combine a healthy diet with regular exercise, you will see weight-loss results - but aim to lose just 1lbs-2lbs a week (0.5kg-1kg) as this will give you the best chance of keeping the weight off forever! Have a look at the range of nutritional products that will make it easier.

Below are some easy ways to boost the fibre in your snacks and meals…

Breakfast

Adding some fibre to your breakfast will help you stay feeling fuller until lunch and reduce the urge for a midmorning snack.

• Swap white bread for wholemeal or whole grain varieties.

• Swap sugary cereals for high-fibre cereals such as whole grain wheat cereals, unsweetened muesli, or porridge oats, and don’t forget to check the salt content.

Lunch and dinner

Vegetables are a good source of fibre, so try swapping some of the things on your plate for more vegetables. Aim for two portions of veg on your plate at dinner.

• Swap white rice and pasta for wholemeal versions – simply doing this can double the amount of fibre you’ve eaten.

• Incorporate pulses – beans, lentils and peas – into your meals. They’re a cheap, low-fa source of fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals. Add pulses to soups, casseroles, rice and pasta, or serve baked beans (choose reduced-salt and sugar varieties) on wholemeal toast.

Snacks

Stock up on healthier snacks containing fibre such as:

• Fruit – fresh, dried, canned or frozen. Don’t forget to eat the skin on fruits such as apples and pears.

• Veg sticks – carrot, celery or cucumber sticks or a packet of sugar snap peas. You can enjoy these low calorie snacks if you feel hungry in between your meals.

• Reduced-fat humus. For a bit of variety, dip your veg sticks, whole grain crisp breads or pita

bread in a tub of reduced-fat humus. You’ll get the fibre from both the veg and the bread.

• Air-popped, plain popcorn. Homemade is best, to avoid the high fat, sugar or salt content in some commercial brands. Don’t add any sugar or butter.

Find Out More At The Website:

 http://www.loseweightfeelgr8.com