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Summer is quickly fading away with kids back to school and fall nipping at our heels, and many fear this time because those fall and winter holidays are quickly approaching. We often think it's impossible to lose at such a time, where this is the perfect time to lose those excess pounds. First we face challenges that help us learn. You can't learn how to face obstacles if you have never been challenged by them in the past. By receiving information about how to face those pesky cravings, for instance, and then going to a picnic with all of your favorite foods, you have the opportunity to either fail and learn from it or apply the strategies provided by your RD and see that it worked. Either way, you succeeded! Also, Late summer and fall is a perfect time to get out there and exercise. With temperatures lowering, we can go for that walk or play ball with the kids and not have to worry about the dangerous heat. And lastly, by losing that excess weight during the fall and winter, you have the spring and summer to get into those shorts and bathing suits you have wanted to wear! With vacations typically in the spring and summer, we can feel better and have more energy to do more on our trip. So with all of these great reasons, the big question is, what have you got to lose? If you have some topics you would love to see posted or a testimonial about your success you would like to share, just email us at peakmarketing@peaknutritionandweightloss.com and we would love to hear them! |
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Nutrition Corner  by Ashley Acornley, RD, LDN The Many Benefits of Fiber!
Many people underestimate the power that fiber has in your diet. Dietary fiber is a complex carbohydrate and is the part of the plant material that cannot be digested and absorbed in the bloodstream. Fiber can be found in two forms: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber may help with weight loss as it makes you feel full longer, and research has shown it also may help lower blood cholesterol. Good sources of soluble fiber include oatmeal, oat bran, barley, dried beans and legumes, and citrus fruits. Insoluble fiber tends to speed up the passage of material through the digestive tract and reduce the risk of colon cancer and diverticular disease. Good sources of insoluble fiber include wheat bran, whole grain cereals, and fruit and vegetable skins. The following are the amazing benefits of fiber:
- Relieves constipation, keeps your GI system regular
- Prevents chronic diseases, such as Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, and Diverticulitis
- Keeps weight under control, by keeping you fuller for longer in-between meals
- Lowers serum blood cholesterol and stabilizes blood sugars
It is recommended to consume at least 25-35g of fiber daily to keep your GI tract healthy and regular. The best sources of fiber are whole grains, fruits, vegetables, oatmeal, flax seeds, or a Benefiber or Metamucil supplement. If you are considering increasing the fiber content of your diet, it is best to gradually incorporate fiber-rich foods into your diet and consume lots of water to prevent excessive gas or bloating at first. It usually takes 1-2 weeks for your body to adjust to increased fiber in the diet, and afterwards you will feel great!
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We, at Peak Nutrition and Weight Loss Clinic, would like to congratulate everyone for a great job with losing the weight this summer! If you should need any guidance or support to get through the challenges of summer and conquering any obstacles, we are only a call, email or visit away, so please do not hesitate to get the help you need. We know you can do it!
"Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure."
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