Getting Fiber In Jillian Michaels BL

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JILLIAN'S TIP OF THE DAY
Fitting Fiber In

Sure, eating more fiber sounds like a great idea, but how do you realistically work it in to your day? Try these suggestions from the FDA:

Start the day with whole-grain cereal.
When appropriate, eat vegetables raw, since cooking can reduce fiber content.
Avoid peeling fruits and vegetables, since the skin contains a lot of fiber.
Choose whole-wheat products such as bulgur, couscous, kasha, and whole-grain breads, cereals, and pasta.
Add beans to soups, stews, and salads.
Keep fresh and dried fruit on hand for snacks.
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FRIDAY: IT'S YOUR BODY, BABY

Fill Up on Fiber
How do you know if you're getting enough fiber in your diet? Well, kids, there are a couple of pretty obvious symptoms if you're not:

You're constipated. Ouch, I know, but it's true. You should be having at least three bowel movements a week. If not, chin up and try adding more
fiber-filled foods, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, to your diet and see if that doesn't fix the plumbing!

You're hungry a lot. Well, you could be hungry for a number of reasons, including emotional ones, but lack of fiber is also a legitimate suspect. Fiber helps you feel full, and if you're not getting that warm, fuzzy, fullness feeling, it may be because you need to eat more... you guessed it: fruits, veggies, and whole grains.So fiber can help keep you regular and make you feel full. The FDA also considers it to be a powerful fighter against cancer, diabetes, and heart disease as well as digestive disorders and obesity.

As a general rule, you should eat as many veggies and as much salad as you possibly can (dressing on the side, please!). This will help make you feel full and keep you from overeating other, more fattening foods. Fill up!

Monday's Tip: You're Worth It!

Fitness_Chick

JILLIAN'S TIP OF THE DAY
Fitting Fiber In

Sure, eating more fiber sounds like a great idea, but how do you realistically work it in to your day? Try these suggestions from the FDA:

Start the day with whole-grain cereal.
When appropriate, eat vegetables raw, since cooking can reduce fiber content.
Avoid peeling fruits and vegetables, since the skin contains a lot of fiber.
Choose whole-wheat products such as bulgur, couscous, kasha, and whole-grain breads, cereals, and pasta.
Add beans to soups, stews, and salads.
Keep fresh and dried fruit on hand for snacks.
***********************************************

FRIDAY: IT'S YOUR BODY, BABY

Fill Up on Fiber
How do you know if you're getting enough fiber in your diet? Well, kids, there are a couple of pretty obvious symptoms if you're not:

You're constipated. Ouch, I know, but it's true. You should be having at least three bowel movements a week. If not, chin up and try adding more
fiber-filled foods, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, to your diet and see if that doesn't fix the plumbing!

You're hungry a lot. Well, you could be hungry for a number of reasons, including emotional ones, but lack of fiber is also a legitimate suspect. Fiber helps you feel full, and if you're not getting that warm, fuzzy, fullness feeling, it may be because you need to eat more... you guessed it: fruits, veggies, and whole grains.So fiber can help keep you regular and make you feel full. The FDA also considers it to be a powerful fighter against cancer, diabetes, and heart disease as well as digestive disorders and obesity.

As a general rule, you should eat as many veggies and as much salad as you possibly can (dressing on the side, please!). This will help make you feel full and keep you from overeating other, more fattening foods. Fill up!

Monday's Tip: You're Worth It!

kerrilucko

"You should be having at least three bowel movements a week. "


Do you guys think that is accurate? I read you should actually be having 2-3 a day! I think 3 a week seems awfully low

songbyrdsweet

It's different for everyone...your nervous system actually controls digestion, so someone under a lot of stress will have less frequent BM's than someone who is relaxed most of the time. The acidity of the partially-digested food in our sm. intestine, the amount of fat/protein, and the amount of fiber and water we eat all changes the frequency of our BM's too. 3 a week is just about every other day, which is reasonable for a person in a high stress environment. Transit would be really slow because digestion takes a back burner when you're responding to an emergency.

kerrilucko

It's different for everyone...your nervous system actually controls digestion, so someone under a lot of stress will have less frequent BM's than someone who is relaxed most of the time. The acidity of the partially-digested food in our sm. intestine, the amount of fat/protein, and the amount of fiber and water we eat all changes the frequency of our BM's too. 3 a week is just about every other day, which is reasonable for a person in a high stress environment. Transit would be really slow because digestion takes a back burner when you're responding to an emergency.

ahhh got'cha. I was gonna say... if that is accurate I think I have a problem. :laugh: