Fiber, Beans And Weight Loss:
The most popular theory of dieting and weight loss has revolved around calories, but all calories are not the same because some calories require much more digestion than others. The harder your body has to work to digest those calories, the less of them will be absorbed.
To boast a bowlful of bountiful bean bevy boost 30, 40, 50 or more grams of fiber a day into your diet. Out of all foods beans are the best source of fiber. Set a target of at least 40 grams per day. Beans have approximately 15 grams of fiber per cup.
There are four foods that supply loads of healthy fiber:
Beans
Vegetables
Fruits
Whole grains
Fiber And Beans:
There are two kinds of fiber:
“Insoluble” fiber is not used by the human body. Instead it moves on through, carrying out waste products and toxins. The more insoluble fiber we have, the less likely we are to retain foods inside our bodies which keeps them from putrefying.
“Soluble” fiber becomes gooey and helps to process fats, lowers cholesterol and slows the release of carbohydrates into the bloodstream. Many have reported a lower cholesterol score just from consuming more fiber.
Additionally, fiber makes you feel full and when you feel full you eat less. When you consume fewer calories you lose weight.
Beans And Leptin:
Leptin is made by our body’s fat cells. When the cells realize there is enough nourishment available,they release leptin into the bloodstream which has two important effects and once consumed your appetite declines, metabolism is boosted and calories are consumed more readily.
Plant based, low-fat foods in comparison to Animal based foods, help to keep leptin levels high. Moreover, beans are only 2-3% fat which means they raise your leptin levels and reduce appetite, while causing your metabolism to work harder and faster.
Beef vs Beans:
LEAN GROUND BEEF
Amount: 4 ounces
Calories: 306
Fat grams: 20
Protein grams: 23
Fiber in grams: 0
BLACK BEANS
Amount: 8 ounces
Calories: 227
Fat grams: .09
Protein grams: 17.9
Fiber in grams: 15
Nutrients in Beans:
Beans are loaded with nutrients, so eat up.
B Vitamins: are necessary for healthy brain and nerve cells, for normal functioning of the skin, nerves and digestive system.
Calcium: for strong bones and teeth and to help keep the body more alkaline, rather than acidic.
Potassium: helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.
Folate: a B vitamin that our bodies don’t produce yet dry beans are our single best source of this important vitamin which helps protect against heart disease and cancer.
