A recently study from the American Dietetic Association revealed that even though two groups of individuals ate the same amount of calories, individuals who at 30% more of one particular nutrient sported low levels of body fat while the other group was clinically overweight and/or obese. Ouch!
What’s this magical nutrient? Well, it’s found in foods like:
Apples
Pears
Berries
Beans
Avocado
Sweet Potatoes
100% Whole Wheat Pasta
Brown Rice
Artichokes
Oatmeal
Peas
Brocolli
And a ton of other foods…
The nutrient is fiber, and you BEST to be getting your fair share (~30 grams a day) cause it packs a ton of benefits like:
**slowing digestion and gastric emptying to support stable blood sugar levels and decreased insulin output (this means more fat loss)
**signaling the release of hunger crushing hormones supporting feelings of fullness and appetite control
**promoting weight control independant of calorie intake (as the ADA study revealed)
Basically, it’s one of those super nutrients that you should be aiming to consume with every meal, and it’s found in abundance in most fruits, vegetables, and whole grains…so stock up, and eat up!