Do you focus on eating a lot of fiber?
By katsmeow1213
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
United States
July 21, 2008 6:28pm CST
I know fiber is good so far as making you 
use the bathroom...
What are it's other benefits? Why is it so important for weight loss?
use the bathroom...
What are it's other benefits? Why is it so important for weight loss?2 responses
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
22 Jul 08
Other than the added bathroom time,
Fiber also lowers blood cholesterol, helps control diabetes, and plays a role in the prevention of colon cancer. Fiber is a very important component in weight control as well. Foods that contain fiber are typically low in fat, and one recent study showed that fiber may also block some of the digestion of fat and protein.
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1317.html
@GreenMoo (11833)
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23 Jul 08
From a weight loss perspective it is useful because it makes you feel full up therefore you are less likely to overeat.
I don't make any special effort to eat extra fibre, though I use wholemeal flour. If you have a balanced diet which is full of fruit and veg, you should be eating plenty.
