Fiber-rich Food: Eating Your Way To Weight Loss

Calorie-counting when on a diet is a good way to watch your weight. But considering the amount of fiber in the food you take is also a great way to help you on your weight loss goals. Aim to take at least 18 grams of fiber a day. Here are some of the fiber-rich food (loaded with other healthy benefits aside from fiber) you might want to include on your personal training diet
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1.  Chickpeas - For 3/4 cup of chickpeas, you get 8 grams of fiber and a good amount of vitamin B6 and folate.
2. Peas -  Just 3 tablespoons (90g) of peas gives you 4.6 grams of fiber.
3. Green Beans - 4 grams of fiber and vitamin C are what you can get from a cup of green beans.
4. Baked beans - 1 can or 200g of baked beans will give you a whopping 7.4 grams of fiber.
5. Brown rice -  One cup of cooked brown rice contains 3.5 grams of fiber.
6. Sweet Potatoes - A medium-sized sweet potato (skin included) offers 5 grams of fiber and only 105 calories. It is also packed with vitamin A, C, and some vitamin E, potassium, iron, magnesium, beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
7. Raspberries - A cup of strawberries offers 3 grams of fiber but a cup of raspberries offers 8 grams of fiber. Raspberries are also a great source of vitamin C just like strawberries. 

Not only are fiber-rich food helpful in body fat loss, they are also helpful in lowering cholesterol, balancing blood sugar levels, cleaning your digestive system, and improving bowel movement.