Physical activity and improving your diet are cited by the National Weight Control Registry as the most successful ways to lose weight and keep it off. One simple strategy to help you lose weight is increasing your dietary fiber. Fiber rich foods fill you up with fiber instead of fat and sugar, so you feel fuller with less calories.

High-fiber foods help you feel less tempted to overeat by slowing the rate at which your stomach empties, making you feel satisfied longer. Because you can’t digest fiber, it eventually passes through your body virtually intact, adding substance without adding calories.

Fiber is often referred to as the “Good Carb” or the “Right Carb”. This is good news for people who may be on the Weight Watchers® program or for fans of the South Beach Diet™. A number of our customers who are on the Weight Watchers® program are incorporating Gnu Bars into their daily diet.  Do the math for yourself -- Gnu Bars have just 130 - 150 Calories per bar (depending on the flavor), 12 grams of Fiber, and 3 grams of Fat. Followers of the South Beach Diet™ are encouraged to eat certain carbohydrates, such as whole grains, as part of their weight loss plan. The high-fiber Gnu Bar is a delicious, healthy and filling whole grain snack that fits in well with the South Beach Diet™ regimen.

In addition, fiber slows the rate at which food breaks down and is absorbed into the bloodstream. This keeps your blood sugar levels steady, so you’re not as tempted to snack to keep your energy up.

You don’t need diet pills or gimmicks to lose weight. Even moderate exercise can help with a weight loss program.  Along with making a habit of eating high-fiber fruits and vegetables, and keeping high-fiber whole grain snacks handy, you will increase your chances at successful weight loss.

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