is fiber the secret to weight loss?

[winb]

i just started taking fiber pills. i've noticed like 30 mins after i take the pill if i eat i fill fuller than normal. seems like using fiber could help you eat less and lose weight. why isn't this talked about more when weight loss is brought up?

[Big H]

Its an overlooked aspect, yes. Fiber is such a vital nutrient to begin with, but it really helps in dieting. Fiber is essentially a carbohydrate, but since its pretty much water, it doesn't add significantly to calorie or carb counts. I actually subtract Fiber from my carb count while dieting because it doesn't serve the same function as simple or complex carbs.

You should be trying to eat atleast 40 grams a day of Fiber, either from supplements, veggies, or whole wheat. I kill Broccoli here on campus when I cut because its loaded with Fiber and barely adds calories to your count. I lose my cravings for food and feel much fuller when I consume high amounts of Fiber... not to mention it helps when you gotta drop a deuce!