Chia & Fiber
Fiber
Many of us might associate fiber with better health and increased time in the bathroom, but fiber also acts as a "speed bump" in your GI tact. Just like a speed bump fiber slows everything down. Fiber works by slowing the transit of food across the ileocecal valve, keeping your stomach fuller longer.
The result is a greater feeling of fullest and increase of appetite-suppressing signals. While you should try to get around 30 grams of fiber a day, the key is to take the fiber in the morning.
Studies show that consuming fiber in the morning at breakfast, makes you less hungry in late afternoon (the snack time of day). Great sources of early morning fiber include oatmeal, some cereal, whole grains and fruit.
Besides controlling blood sugar levels and decreasing insulin levels, fiber also reduces calorie intake for up to 18 hours a day!! One study showed that taking as little as 1 gram of fiber an hour before meals resulted in a weight loss of almost 6 pounds in 8 weeks.
Chia - a great source of fiber
Chia is a great source of fiber (as well as Omega-3's and other natural elements - but that's another newsletter). 4 teaspoons of chia provide 9 grams of fiber!! Most people do not have the dis-comfort with the chia fiber as some of the other fiber products available. If you need more fiber in your diet just use more chia! Remember chia is a natural food so you can't "over dose" on it. Chia also is filled with extra vitamins and minerals unlike all of the other fiber products which have little dietary value except for the fiber. Chia is a healthier choice.
Just add chia to your breakfast smoothie, cereal, sprinkle it on toast, stir it into your OJ or tomato juice. Concerned about the gelling??? Simple heat a small pan, low heat, and lightly toast the chia seeds. They won't gel!! Still have all the fiber and other benefits plus the extra long shelf life.
Chia is easy to use, safe and effective source of fiber to maintain your health, stablize blood sugar and in weight control. Chia makes a great gift for yourself or a family member. Chia for Health has a bill to and ship to a different address and even a gift message area. An information packet is included with each order.
Any of the chia seed products are a perfect choice for your fiber needs.
Many of us might associate fiber with better health and increased time in the bathroom, but fiber also acts as a "speed bump" in your GI tact. Just like a speed bump fiber slows everything down. Fiber works by slowing the transit of food across the ileocecal valve, keeping your stomach fuller longer.
The result is a greater feeling of fullest and increase of appetite-suppressing signals. While you should try to get around 30 grams of fiber a day, the key is to take the fiber in the morning.
Studies show that consuming fiber in the morning at breakfast, makes you less hungry in late afternoon (the snack time of day). Great sources of early morning fiber include oatmeal, some cereal, whole grains and fruit.
Besides controlling blood sugar levels and decreasing insulin levels, fiber also reduces calorie intake for up to 18 hours a day!! One study showed that taking as little as 1 gram of fiber an hour before meals resulted in a weight loss of almost 6 pounds in 8 weeks.
Chia - a great source of fiber
Chia is a great source of fiber (as well as Omega-3's and other natural elements - but that's another newsletter). 4 teaspoons of chia provide 9 grams of fiber!! Most people do not have the dis-comfort with the chia fiber as some of the other fiber products available. If you need more fiber in your diet just use more chia! Remember chia is a natural food so you can't "over dose" on it. Chia also is filled with extra vitamins and minerals unlike all of the other fiber products which have little dietary value except for the fiber. Chia is a healthier choice.
Just add chia to your breakfast smoothie, cereal, sprinkle it on toast, stir it into your OJ or tomato juice. Concerned about the gelling??? Simple heat a small pan, low heat, and lightly toast the chia seeds. They won't gel!! Still have all the fiber and other benefits plus the extra long shelf life.
Chia is easy to use, safe and effective source of fiber to maintain your health, stablize blood sugar and in weight control. Chia makes a great gift for yourself or a family member. Chia for Health has a bill to and ship to a different address and even a gift message area. An information packet is included with each order.
Any of the chia seed products are a perfect choice for your fiber needs.
