While common dieting wisdom suggests that those who need to lose
weight must be eating too much, the newest discoveries in weight loss
science now reveal that what's not being eaten can hinder weight
reduction. Fiber is turning out to be the silver bullet of
dieting—because it can fill you up on fewer calories, dampen
cravings for fattening foods, and dramatically improve your overall
health.
Consuming the right amount of dietary fiber can have
profound health benefits. It can cut the risk of heart disease by 30
percent; lower cholesterol by as much as 13 points; decrease
inflammation; drop blood pressure; balance blood sugar; improve memory;
reduce the risk for breast, colon, and endometrial cancer; and boost the
immune system. Unfortunately, ramping up fiber levels too quickly can
also cause digestive distress. With an easy-to follow, 4 week plan,
Prevention's Fiber Up Slim Down Cookbook by the Editors of
Prevention Magazine shows how to switch over to high-fiber living
without experiencing excessive gas or uncomfortable bloating.
Of
course, for any weight-loss plan to work, the food must be fabulous.
Prevention's Fiber Up Slim Down Cookbook is packed with more than
200 delicious, fiber-rich recipes that work with any fiber-rich diet
plan including home-style dishes like Roasted Sweet and Russet Potato
Salad and Mom's Turkey Meatloaf, tasty new favorites like Curried Beef
with Pineapple and Coconut, and sweet treats like Ginger–Sweet
Potato Cheesecake and Pumpkin Fruitcake.