Day 11 of 14 Day Plan
Scored a 6.
I had a really slow start yesterday and had to work late to catch up. Did I mention, besides walking Monk, I also have a coaching business to run?
It is harder to count grams of fiber than I thought. The fresher and more natural the food is, the less labeling it has. I had a fresh baked whole-wheat roll that I have no idea how many grams of fiber it has. I had to guesstimate. I did end the day with a half cantaloupe (4grams) and blueberries (2grams). Had to look that up as well.
A healthy diet should contain 25 grams of fiber. Upping that to 35 grams daily will increase your weight loss. It makes you feel fuller longer and it cleans your insides out. The easiest way to do this is to increase foods like fruits, grains, cereals, pasta, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds and vegetables.
How many grams of fiber are you eating a day? This can be a little tricky if you want to factor in carbs and the glycemic index of food. You can learn more about designing a healthy eating plan by joining the www.ImReady4Me.com membership.
I am still looking for a good resource to count grams of fiber. Here are some sites that I am trying:
http://caloriecount.about.com/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-fiber-foods/NU00582
http://www.slrhc.org/healthinfo/dietaryfiber/fibercontentchart.html
http://www.md-phc.com/fiber/food.htm
What can you do today to improve your health? Let me know.
Tags: carbs, fiber, glycemic index, healthy, healthy eating, weight loss
