Hello Friends,

Let’s talk about fiber. I have been learning a lot of things I never knew while on my journey to a healthier me. I would like to share with you what I have learned about fiber.

Alright, we all know fiber makes you poop but did you know that fiber is also important for digestion, keeping your blood sugar at a more even level, nourishes your colon which produces acids that provides fuel for your liver and plays an important role in metabolism?

There are 2 main types of fiber, insoluble fiber is made up of plant cell walls and it can not be dissolved in water. It has a good laxative affect. Then there is soluble fiber which is called polysaccharides (carbohydrates that contain 3 or more molecules of simple carbohydrates) it has an effect of lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Some Facts About Fiber

• Fiber keeps stool soft and keeps the contents of the intestines moving
• A good diet consist of 25-30 grams of fiber a day (Americans eat half of that)
• Bran has the highest fiber content
• Fiber binds with fats of which contain calories then carries them through the colon and keeps them from being absorbed
• Only plants produce fiber.
• A good weight loss plan should have about 45 grams of fiber daily
• Each gram of fiber can flush 7 calories (do the math!)

Designer Whey Weight Control has 5 grams of fiber….hmmm 7 X 5 = 35… I love the French vanilla in my morning coffee. I am a late morning eater and Designer Whey gets my body moving and energy flying before I even take a bite of food.

I may not know what all of that means but my thinking is if I am getting enough fiber which absorbs fats allowing it to pass on though not absorbing and planting itself on my fat butt, keeps my blood sugar even so I do not have that sugar high then crash to crave a candy bar…its has to be a good thing for weight loss and my health!

Have a healthy day, get enough fiber and drink your whey!

Camille from Michigan