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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 164554" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Heather,</p><p> </p><p>Sharon did a great job of helping with the definitions but I'm going to go a step further.</p><p> </p><p>In regards to fiber, there are many recent studies and research that show that a high-fiber diet may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and other ailments. Most of us don't get enough - we average 10-11 grams a day and health experts recommend 20-30 grams a day. Fiber, both soluable and unsoluable are found only in plant foods (nuts, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds). Some fibers are soluble in water and others are insoluble. You need both.</p><p> </p><p>Recent studies show that folks who eat a high fiber diet have a lower instance of colon cancer. The thinking is that fiber adds bulk to your stool which helps keep the "movements" swift and productive therefore acting like a nice little push broom!! It prevents constipation and keeps the waste quickly on it's way.</p><p> </p><p>It is also believed that a high fiber diet can help prevent diabetes. Soluable fiber traps carbs and slows their digestion. The therory is that this may prevent those blood sugar swings throughout the day. </p><p> </p><p>Ok, now here's the big one. Insoluable fiber is indigetible so it passes through the body basically intact, it doesn't provide enough calories (since it is not broken down) to add fat!!!! Since we can only handle so much bulk at a time in our body, high fiber foods are more filling - equals eating less!</p><p> </p><p>Now you know everything you ever wanted to know about fiber. Bottom line - your body needs it to assist in passing waste, and eating a high fiber diet helps you body perform at it's optimal level!</p><p> </p><p>How about that lean protein. Want to read more stuff? Basically the lean protein in your diet should come from vegetables (soy, nuts and beans) and lean meat (fish, trimmed chicken, lean cuts of beef and pork - naturally lean meaning little or no fat). Most dieticians believe that lean protein should be the smallest portion of your meal - the fiber part, vegetables, should be the "highlight". </p><p> </p><p>Heather, hope this wasn't too much information for you. I too was very curious about the nature and benefits of fiber when I began WW. I can tell you that my body, ummmm, well, purges more efficiently with my new high fiber diet. </p><p> </p><p>As far as the protein goes, it really is a different way of looking at food. You know, there is a really interesting program on Discovery Health called Sam something I think. The host is Sam soemthing or other, and the serious is actually shot in his home kitchen. His goal, eating fast and healthy at home instead of eating garbage fast food out!</p><p> </p><p>Go onto the Discovery Heatlh website and look for a link to his show. Check out some of his recipes. They are really quick and full of flavor!!</p><p> </p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 164554, member: 805"] Heather, Sharon did a great job of helping with the definitions but I'm going to go a step further. In regards to fiber, there are many recent studies and research that show that a high-fiber diet may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and other ailments. Most of us don't get enough - we average 10-11 grams a day and health experts recommend 20-30 grams a day. Fiber, both soluable and unsoluable are found only in plant foods (nuts, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds). Some fibers are soluble in water and others are insoluble. You need both. Recent studies show that folks who eat a high fiber diet have a lower instance of colon cancer. The thinking is that fiber adds bulk to your stool which helps keep the "movements" swift and productive therefore acting like a nice little push broom!! It prevents constipation and keeps the waste quickly on it's way. It is also believed that a high fiber diet can help prevent diabetes. Soluable fiber traps carbs and slows their digestion. The therory is that this may prevent those blood sugar swings throughout the day. Ok, now here's the big one. Insoluable fiber is indigetible so it passes through the body basically intact, it doesn't provide enough calories (since it is not broken down) to add fat!!!! Since we can only handle so much bulk at a time in our body, high fiber foods are more filling - equals eating less! Now you know everything you ever wanted to know about fiber. Bottom line - your body needs it to assist in passing waste, and eating a high fiber diet helps you body perform at it's optimal level! How about that lean protein. Want to read more stuff? Basically the lean protein in your diet should come from vegetables (soy, nuts and beans) and lean meat (fish, trimmed chicken, lean cuts of beef and pork - naturally lean meaning little or no fat). Most dieticians believe that lean protein should be the smallest portion of your meal - the fiber part, vegetables, should be the "highlight". Heather, hope this wasn't too much information for you. I too was very curious about the nature and benefits of fiber when I began WW. I can tell you that my body, ummmm, well, purges more efficiently with my new high fiber diet. As far as the protein goes, it really is a different way of looking at food. You know, there is a really interesting program on Discovery Health called Sam something I think. The host is Sam soemthing or other, and the serious is actually shot in his home kitchen. His goal, eating fast and healthy at home instead of eating garbage fast food out! Go onto the Discovery Heatlh website and look for a link to his show. Check out some of his recipes. They are really quick and full of flavor!! Sharon [/QUOTE]
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