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Broccoli Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing Recipe - ACE Healthy Recipes - American Council on Exercise

Broccoli Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing Recipe - ACE Healthy Recipes - American Council on Exercise

Stay Social

I read an article this evening on Healthy Habits and things you can do to become healthier.
As we get busier in life, we tend to not have as much time to spend with friends.
This article reminds us how important social activity is for our good health.
It can even reduce the risk of developing dementia as we age.
Check it out:http://tiny.cc/bd2Bj

Best,
Mk

Weight Loss and Fiber

Getting Enough Fiber Is Important For Weight Loss

By: Lee Dobbins

Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet, but did you know it can help you in your weight loss efforts? Filling up on fiber can help you to feel full for longer, therefore causing you to eat less overall which will result in healthy weight loss.

In addition to helping you lose weight, fiber also has many positive health effects. Fiber has been linked to managing diabetes, cutting cholesterol, and limiting heart damage. One Swiss study found that eating a high-fiber meal reduced hunger more than a meal which was low in fiber.

How Much Fiber Do You Need?

You should consume between 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day. While that might not sound like a lot, most Americans only get about 15 grams and many much less. Fiber can be found in most fruits and vegetables including carrots, peas, broccoli, spinach, and cauliflower.

In addition, there are many cereals and breads that have a good amount of fiber, but you must read the labels to determine which ones. Typically anything made with whole wheat or whole oats or bran will have fiber - plus these cereals tend to be natural and low in fat and sugar which also help with your weight loss and are better for you overall.

How Can You Eat More Fiber?

There are some easy ways that you can increase your fiber intake. Think about adding garbanzo beans to a salad or soup, or add a tablespoon of bran to your cereal. Leaving the skins on fruits and vegetables will also increase your fiber intake. The actual fiber content of each individual food isn't that much so it is best if you simply eat more types or servings of fiber rich foods each day.

Consider eliminating meat from some of your meals. Meat has no fiber, and it doesn't give you the benefit that you get with fiber-rich food. Instead, try eating more grains, fruits, and vegetables. In this way, you can be sure your meal has a healthy concentration of fiber.

Add Fiber Gradually

It might be difficult for your body to become accustomed to a diet that is rich in fiber. It is indeed counter-cultural, since many families grew up consuming a great deal of meat. However, if you're really want to lose weight and be healthy, you'll give fiber-rich meals a try. Fiber rich foods, combined with sensible eating, can help you lose weight and keep it off.

Don't try to totally change to a high fiber overnight. It may require a great deal of trial-and-error before you hit upon the right amount of fiber. However, in the end, you may be amazed at the positive role that fiber plays in your diet. And it may inspire you to encourage your loved ones to add more fiber to their own diets as well. A diet high fiber diet can help you to manage the amount of food you eat and has many health benefits. So load up on fiber-and watch your waistline shrink as a result!

Author Bio
Lee Dobbins writes about Low Carb and Low GI eating as well as other weight loss issues. Visit www.lowcarb-resource.com for more articles on healthy dieting.

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An example to your daughter

This morning on the Today show they spoke to the winner of The Biggest Loser. She was inspiring and amazing!

Then they began discussing the example us moms are to our daughters. When we say "we are fat" or talk about our weight around our daughters, they hear it and begin living like that! How can a 5 year old, 8 year old, or even a 12 year old think they are fat!

Stop the cycle.
Be happy with who you are. If you're not happy then do something about it. Stop complaining. Get moving. Eat better. There are easy ways that we can be happier and healthier and ultimately be a good role model for our daughters (and sons!).

What are you going to do today to be happier or healthier???

In Good Health,
mk