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Eat this and lose weight

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Raleigh Budget Fitness Examiner

Increase your fiber intake and lose weight...is this really true? According to Shine from Yahoo!, it is!

To purchase fresh fruits and vegetables in Raleigh, NC, shop: The Fresh Market

  • Apples
  • Green Beans
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Chickpeas
  • Pumpkin

Apples:  4 grams fiber, 1 large

Green Beans: 4 grams fiber, 1 cup

Sweet Potatoes: 5 grams fiber, 1 medium

Raspberries: 8 grams fiber, 1 cup

Strawberries: 3 grams fiber, 1 cup

Chickpeas: 8 grams fiber, ¾ cup

Pumpkin: 3 grams fiber, 1 cup

According to Shine from Yahoo!, in a study, researchers found that boosting fiber by 8 grams for every 1,000 calories resulted in about 4 1/2 pounds of weight loss.

To read more about weight loss and fiber: http://shine.yahoo.com/jumpstart/7-foods-weight-loss-204400693.html

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Deanna enjoys walking, running, aerobics, kick boxing and just about any type of exercise that makes her sweat. While preparing for her first race in 2008, she did and continues to do much research on fitness and health: from eating healthy to how to properly exercise. You do not have to spend a...

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