The Health Benefits of Fiber

By Alex Ariel Sanders

Many bodybuilders are aware that there is a direct correlation between fiber and fat loss. However, a thorough understanding didn't happen until in recent times; this idea has been one of the mysteries that revolve around fat reduction and muscle build-up. Today, a lot of studies show such relationship as well as the effects of fiber and fat loss to the reduction of chronic diseases.

Fiber is the one found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables. Since cell walls are only found in the plants that you eat, your meat would not be able to provide you with fiber. There are also two types of fiber available; one is soluble, which means it can dissolve in water, and the other is insoluble, which is just opposite of soluble fiber. Both can be taken and are necessary addition to your diet. With them, you can reduce your calorie intake since plants have very low caloric measures.

The two types of fiber work differently within the body's structures to promote fat loss and better health. Soluble fiber bonds with the bile produced by the liver and with cholesterol in the bloodstream helping it flush out of the body through elimination. This prevents the buildup of triglycerides in the blood.

Insoluble fiber provides bulk. It is what is responsible for the feeling of fullness after we eat. Insoluble fiber does not digest completely in the digestive tract, meaning that it is also the bulk of the matter we eliminate from the bowels. While it does not dissolve in water, it does absorb it, helping to maintain the correct balance of water in the bowels and prevent constipation or diarrhea. Strange how more fiber in the diet prevents both extremes of bowel problems!

Insoluble fiber also takes credit in getting rid of the fat that has already bonded with the soluble fiber out of your body.

In addition to all of these benefits, fiber in general leads to the body burning its fat stores ridding the body of toxins that could cause illness and premature aging and consequently giving a person more energy.

When you look at the fact that the number of calories can be reduced drastically by simply adding more fiber rich fruits and vegetables to the diet in place of sugary snacks and a large portion of red meat, it is easy to see the benefit of fiber for those trying to lose the extra fat. Increasing exercise to burn more calories and speed the metabolism works to provide a powerful double sided approach to losing body fat.

Indeed, you cannot deny the wonderful relationship between fiber and fat loss. Furthermore, you can prevent yourself from suffering degenerative diseases since the foods high in fiber are also rich in nutrients that can prevent the development of illnesses. - 30248

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Weight Loss Using HCG

By Jerry Roe

Our bodies produce a natural hormone known as human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG. It is used to treat a variety of conditions medically.

This hormone is created during a woman's pregnancy. During the pregnancy, the levels of the HCG double every two days. The hormone's main purpose is to mobilize fat and use it for energy for both mother and fetus. This automatic reaction gives the body energy immediately.

Since all women experience the higher levels of HCG during pregnancy, with no adverse effects, it has been introduced for dieting and weight loss. Since it is used in very small amounts, it seems to have absolutely no side effects.

In order to mobilize the fat in the body for utilization by the body, HCG will need to be used along with a low calorie diet. This will cause the body to trigger the stored fat for utilization by the body for energy. This is only possible by a significant decrease in calories and fat.

Weight loss is possible by simply using a very low calorie diet. However, the body does store fat during times of deprivation, so you will likely be losing muscle and bone before fat. This causes a decrease in bone density and muscle mass because the cellular metabolism is slowed. It will also cause you to re-gain weight faster.

Extra fat is mobilized for energy by using the HCG, while the rest is eliminated. This low calorie diet is vital in not allowing the emptied fat cells to refill. So you are getting rid of the excess fat and not affecting your bone and muscle.

HCG is often referred to as "The Weight Loss Cure". The reasoning behind this is that it will reprogram your body to to use stored fat for energy during periods of time where calories are reduced. Therefore you will maintain the weight that you are at and not regain lost pounds. - 30248

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