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Fruit and fibre could be key to controlling weight
Recent studies have shown that people that have a greater percentage of fruit and fibre in their diets are more likely to also be a healthier weight. The study compared the diets of overweight and obese people with the diets of people with normal / healthy weight. Detailed studies of eating habits revealed that the overweight and obese subjects consumed more total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, and less carbohydrate, specifically dietary fiber and complex carbohydrate, than normal weight subjects. On average overweight people consumed one less piece of fruit each day that people of a healthy weight.
So, to help keep your weight under control it is recommended that more fruit is consumed, and less fatty junk food. Adhering to the 5 portions of fresh fruit and veg a day policy should therefore help to keep your weight under control. But do not forget that regular exercise is still required !
1st SOURCE: Journal of the American Dietetic Association, June 2006.
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2nd SOURCE: Yahoo Health news
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