The Ultimate Weight Loss Secret

Fibre is a crucial element to any healthy diet and unfortunately it is too often overlooked! Fibre is useful in a weight loss diet for many reasons including:

** It keeps your digestive system functioning effectively which gives you a healthier body

** A diet rich in fibre can help prevent digestion related conditions such as haemorrhoids (definitely don’t want those) and constipation (again no thanks).

** Eating a fibre-rich/low fat diet has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer

** High fibre foods fill you up quickly which is great when you are wanting to cut down your food intake and lose weight

** Many foods that are high in fibre are also low in fat and calories

** Fibre can help stabilize blood sugar levels

** High fibre is linked to low cholesterol levels

Read on for your HIGH FIBRE SHOPPING LIST

High Fibre Foods

Wholemeal/Whole grain breads
Wholemeal pasta
Wholemeal flour
Oats
Bran Flakes
Flaxseed
Brown Rice

Kidney Beans
Lentils
Almonds
Sunflower Seeds
Chickpeas

Bananas
Apples
Orange
Berries
Pear

Corn
Spinach
Peas
Potato (with skin)
Sweet Potato
Cauliflower
Broccoli

So there you go. . . Regardless of whether you are on a weight loss diet or simply trying to lead a healthy lifestyle incorporating these foods is a great idea!