Fitness Tip – Fiber!

As far as nutrients go, FIBER has something of a rock star status. It’s a miracle carb !!
Fiber acts like a sponge in your digestive tract, absorbing other molecules like carbs, fats, and sugars—along with all their calories—and preventing them from settling on your hips. However, just because a food boasts fiber, doesn’t automatically qualify it as a superfood. Some sources pack secrets amounts of sugar—or include hardly any roughage at all. To help power your plate right, we’ve rounded up the best and worst ways to meet your daily dose.

Best:
•    Original “Fiber One” Cereal
•    Rasberries
•    Lentils and Beans
•    Fiber Rich Baked Goods (with whole wheat flour and oats)
•    Artichokes

Worst:

•     Granola
•    Canned Peaches
•    Process Brown Breads (use “whole grains” only)
•    Veggie Chips
•    Baked Beans

For more healthy tips and recipes, talk to your Fitness Director, Cindy Tompkins.  Click here to email our staff