Benefiber weight loss

The article today is about benefiber weight loss. Benefiber is an over the counter dietary fiber supplement that is available at your local pharmacy or grocery store. Unlike many fiber supplements, Benefiber dissolves in water, without leaving behind a gritty residue. Benefiber is also available as a chewable tablet and as a caplet. According to the MayoClinic.com, consuming enough dietary fiber can help lower cholesterol, control blood sugars and help you lose weight. Fiber helps to fill your stomach and keep you feeling fuller for longer than you would feel if you didn't eat enough fiber.

Step 1

Portion out a single dose of Benefiber. If you are using the powder form, 2 tsp. constitute a single adult dose. If you are taking Benefiber chewable tablets or Benefiber caplets, three tablets are equivalent to an adult dose. Each serving provides approximately 3g of dietary fiber. According to the MayoClinic.com, men under the age of 50 should consume 38g of fiber daily, while women in the same age group should consume 25g. Men over the age of 50 need 30g of fiber daily and women over 50 need 21g.

Step 2

Pour out an 8 oz. glass of water or sugar-free non-carbonated beverage. If you are using Benefiber powder, mix it into the beverage until dissolved. Alternatively, you can mix Benefiber powder into sugar-free applesauce, low-fat yogurt or pudding.

Step 3

Take the product, by drinking it, eating it or taking caplets, before each main meal, so that you feel fuller and don't eat as many calories. You also won't be as likely to snack between meals or to overeat because of extreme hunger. Benefiber weight loss can also be mixed into many other foods, such as pasta sauce, soup, and salad dressing, so it's easy to incorporate Benefiber into a healthy plan for weight loss.

Step 4

Drink at least 64 oz. of water every day. Fiber such as that found in Benefiber, absorbs water and swells to fill the stomach and slow digestion. Fiber also helps to regulate blood sugar levels, keeping you from becoming hungry due to a sudden drop in blood sugar. Water helps the body metabolize food and excrete wastes such as fat.