Osler Medical received an Award of Appreciation for outstanding service and contributions from the Vietnam Veterans of Brevard, Inc. during their awards banquet held on February 3rd. M.D. The greater your fiber consumption, the more calories you waste. Fiber causes a true alteration in digestion and absorption of fat. Part of the fat becomes associated with fiber so that it is unavailable for digestion and increases fat excretion. The best way to slow your eating pace is to consume fiber-rich foods.
Diabetics can benefit from high-fiber intake as well.
Many types of dietary fiber modulate glucose absorption. This effect may be due in part to delayed gastric emptying in the presence of fiber. Water soluble fibers are much more effective in lowering sugar than insoluble fibers. Gradually increase your fiber intake. Let your body get used to the slowly increasing amounts of fiber.