Can't fit into your pants anymore? Lose weight with fibre-rich diet

Certain fibres contained in prepared foods such as cereals, cereal bars, baking mixes, and drinks may cause a shift towards beneficial bacteria in the gut and assist in weight loss when made part of a long-term, daily diet. If you want to shed some kilos right before the wedding season kicks in, here's something you need to know! Note: 1 cereal bar= 9 gm (approx)

Updated on: Nov 21, 2014 6:31 PM IST

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Certain fibres contained in prepared foods such as cereals, cereal bars, baking mixes, and drinks may cause a shift towards beneficial bacteria in the gut and assist in weight loss when made part of a long-term, daily diet. If you want to shed some kilos right before the wedding season kicks in, here's something you need to know! Note: 1 cereal bar= 9 gm (approx)

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Researchers found that two fibres- polydextrose, which is a common fibre food additive and soluble corn fibre look like they could be beneficial when included in a balanced diet along with whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes. Note: 1 cup of legumes= 9-19 gm fibre

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There are significant shifts in the gut bacterial populations with fibre supplements and when the supplements are stopped populations seem to go back to where they are before. Note: 1 cup of frozen peas= 14 gm fibre

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Previous research has shown that dietary fibre can also help reduce the risk of colon cancer, type 2 diabetes and other diseases.