Does Fiber Help Lose Weight?
Sugar-free fiber drink ad campaigns often target the elderly to help “keep them regular.”
But the idea is good for more than just those collecting Social Security – fiber also keeps you leaner.
Fiber acts like a sponge, attracting water in the stomach, and a greater volume of water in the gut increases the feeling of being full.
Fiber also stimulates glucose receptors on muscle cells, which indirectly lowers insulin levels.
Research has shown insulin to be a major appetite stimulant, so getting that hormone under control can provide the freedom you need to eat less without feeling hungry and deprived. A simple daily sugar-free fiber drink will do the trick. [source: M&F]
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