Jan 29, 2016 | Diet Tips, Fiber, In the Media, insoluble fiber, Research, soluble fiber, Weight Loss
Did you know a calorie is not always a calorie once it enters the body?The calorie is a measurement of a unit of energy — the energy contained in food. And it’s at the heart of every weight loss strategy. Most people think of the calorie as an absolute measurement,...
Jun 25, 2015 | Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, insoluble fiber, Legumes, soluble fiber
Sometimes the sheerest nonsense is put out about what foods are healthy versus unhealthy. Into that category I would now firmly put the strange and incorrect notion that legumes are unhealthy.This horribly unhelpful ‘advice’ appears to have originated with the Paleo...
Nov 15, 2013 | Desserts, Diet Tips, Fiber, insoluble fiber, Recipes, soluble fiber, Weight Loss
This deceptively rich and satisfying seasonal treat is a fast and easy weeknight dessert, as well as being good enough to serve to company. Just layer it in your best serving pieces for a special presentation.Canned pumpkin is full of vitamins and fiber, low in...
Sep 25, 2013 | Fiber, insoluble fiber, Recipes, soluble fiber
What’s Your Favorite Instinct Diet Recipe? Here is one of our favorites: West African Bean Cakes with Spicy Dip and Green Salad Makes four servings of six chickpea cakes, plus dip and salad; there will be chickpea cakes left over For the chickpea cakes:1 cup dried...
May 20, 2013 | Fiber, insoluble fiber, soluble fiber, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
8 Best High Fiber Cereals for Weight Control If you’ve learned about why fiber is a key component to your diet, you may be asking yourself what products you can incorporate to increase your fiber intake. (If you haven’t yet learned about the amazing properties of...
May 20, 2013 | Fiber, insoluble fiber, Legumes, soluble fiber, Weight Loss
Over the past few years we’ve all seen products come onto the market promoting the importance of fiber in the American diet. Companies such as General Mills (who produce our favorite fiber source, Fiber One Original), boast that fiber is not only good for you...