Fibre and fat loss

Consuming adequate amounts of fibre on a daily basis helps maintain bowel health, lowers cholesterol, helps control blood sugar levels and fights against heart disease, BUT did you know that it can actually aid with fat loss too?

There are 2 types of fibre; soluble and insoluble.

Soluble fibre dissolves in water and turns into a gel when digested. As it takes a long time to digest, it slows the release of other nutrients into the blood.

Insoluble fibre doesn’t dissolve in water and so therefore keeps moving through your digestive system. By reducing the amount of time the food sits in the intestine, you give the body less chance to absorb starch and sugars.

Fibre keeps you feeling fuller for longer. As fibrous foods are normally quite low in calories, you can eat more of them. Low calorie foods that offer high amounts of food volume are excellent for fat loss as they keep you feeling full and satiated whilst also keeping total calorie / energy intake low.

As well as this, a slower rate of digestion means that signals of satiety are sent to your brain. This can help in reducing cravings, especially for high sugar foods.

So how much fibre should you eat?

This depends on the individual but 20-25g per day seems to be the minimum threshold. Beyond that, aim to get 10 grams per 1000 calories.

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