The Fiber35 Diet

Many health and body figure conscious people struggle for years to shed unwanted pounds. Unfortunately, successful and permanent weight loss is only possible with comprehensive lifestyle changes that address eating behaviors, physical activity, and psychological factors such as goal-setting and self-esteem issues. Weight loss is becoming an unhealthy obsession dealing with body images, but in some cases can improve health and fitness. The best approach is to moderately restrict calories and increase physical activity, so that you are able to burn more calories than you take in and a healthy diet should include lots of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans which are all high in fiber.

One of New York Times bestselling author Brenda Watson discusses in her latest book; The Fiber35 Diet, that with little adjustment we can improve our general health, feel good, and live well. In her book she talked consuming 35 grams of fiber per day, which is in line with statistical recommendations coming from the National Institutes of Health and the Surgeon General. According to the Institute of Medicine, the recommended intake for total fiber for
Fiber is often classified into two categories: those that don't dissolve in water (insoluble fiber) and those that do (soluble fiber). Insoluble fiber is the type of fiber promotes the movement of material through your digestive system and increases stool bulk, so it can be of benefit to those who struggle with constipation or irregular stools. Whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, nuts and many vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber. The second type is called Soluble fiber. This type of fiber dissolves in water to form a gel-like material. It can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. You can find generous quantities of soluble fiber in oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley and