When you find foods to eat that are higher in fiber, the result may be pounds lost.

Research has revealed that a diet that is high in fiber may boost weight loss efforts. In a study, people who consumed a low-fat diet with 26 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories lost more weight than the people who consumed a fattier diet with only 7 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories. And each group was allowed to eat as much as they wanted.

For faster weight loss, try adding an exercise component to your diet plan. Burning extra calories through walking, biking, swimming, or jogging can help you shed pounds faster than dieting alone. The key to weight loss is burning more calories than you consume. Eating higher fiber foods may help you eat fewer calories by helping you feel fuller longer. High-fiber foods take more time to digest. Foods high in fiber include whole-grain breads and cereals, beans, and certain fruits and vegetables, such as raspberries and broccoli.

RealAge Benefit: Eating 25 grams (38 grams if you are a man under 50) of fiber per day makes your RealAge 2.5 years younger than eating 12 grams of fiber per day.

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