This Could Be Standing in Your Way of Weight Loss

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It’s time for a gut check. What we eat is often forgotten about after leaving our fork. But what happens in the next 24 to 72 hours afterwards has a powerful affect on how we look and feel. Seventy chronic diseases have been linked to an imbalance in our gut. Doctors say fortunately the solution to almost any problem is fiber-rich foods. It can shift the bacteria in the microbiome to a healthier level and even has weight loss benefits. Researchers found that when a group was fed at least 30 grams of fiber from vegetables , they lost an average of 2.7% of their body weight in 15 days. Fiber supplements are also helpful but this study recommends only nonfermenting gel forming fiber like psyllium husk.