Eat tons of fiber-enriched foods to lose weight during menopause

There are many diet plans that are not too healthy for you. The high-protein diet, for example, may help some people lose weight, but you don’t get the nutrients your body needs. Balance is important and you really need to eat tons of fiber-enriched foods to lose menopausal weight.

Fiber-enriched foods make you feel awake and keep you satisfied longer. Fiber quickly pushes fat through the digestive system, which is what your body needs. Get rid of that fat. High-fiber diets consist of plant foods and include whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

Replacing processed foods and foods high in saturated fat with fruits and vegetables will lower your risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and lower high cholesterol levels. You also lose weight in a healthy way.

Here are some fiber-enriched foods to incorporate into your diet.

* Integral rice

* Whole grains; oats, barley and wheat (cereal bran)

* Vegetables; dry beans, peas and lentils

* Soy

* artichokes

* Cornmeal

*Fruit; apples, grapes, raspberries, pears, strawberries, oranges (all fruits have some
fiber, watermelon and grapes offer little)

* Vegetables; bean sprouts, celery, tomatoes, spinach, carrots, potatoes and turnips (green
peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, onions and mushrooms offer little)

* Wheat germ, oatmeal bread and wholemeal bread

When you eat fiber-enriched foods, you need to drink plenty of water to aid in digestion and also to prevent constipation. Also, if you don’t normally eat a high-fiber diet and plan on eating more fruits and vegetables, just be sure to slowly add them to your diet or you may get stomach cramps, diarrhea, and gas.

Since fruits and vegetables are healthier for you than a bag of chips, try to get into the habit of reaching for any type of produce, as it will fill you up and you won’t consume unnecessary calories. Maybe leave a bowl of fruit, the fruit you really like, on your kitchen island where it’s in plain sight. Also, try not to buy junk food and replace it with healthier snacks. It will be good for your family too. Bran muffins and crusty rye bread are good substitutes for snacks, along with fruits and vegetables.

Don’t forget to include some protein in your diet as well, because protein repairs damaged tissue and builds new cells. The most important thing is to eat tons of fiber-enriched foods to lose weight during menopause and avoid many diseases and possibly some cancers.