IM FAT LOSS
RESEARCH
The Forgotten
Nutrient
One problem with ketogenic and other ultra-
low-carb diets is the lack of fiber. Besides the
obvious internal benefits, fiber intake is closely
associated with fat loss and a desirable body
composition. A study reported in the journal
Appetite shows just how powerful of an ally fiber
can be during a diet. In the experiment, subjects
on a reduced-calorie diet were given either a
pla cebo or a fiber supplement before meals.
When ingested, the fiber slows down the diges-
tion of food increasing the feeling of fullness.
The group who was given the fiber reported that
their hunger was reduced by one-third, they felt
less hungry after the small feeding, and they
were less inclined to snack between meals. The
dose for each subject was 6.8 grams of psyllium
fiber, and the researchers used the brand Meta-
mucil, which is available in most grocery stores.
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26 APRIL 2017 | ironmanmagazine.com
Is Twitter Ruining
Your Diet?
Are you tired of the nonstop inspirational messages
tossed around on Instagram by social media fitness
celebs? Don’t be. There’s a method to their mad-
dening cheerfulness. Scientists from the Georgia
Institute of Technology claim that they can predict
an individual’s weight loss success based on what
they post on Twitter. They found that the people who
posted the most upbeat and optimistic messages,
and stuck mostly to health and fitness topics, were
more successful in their fitness goals. Conversely,
those who posted negative or fearful messages were
not as successful. They came to their conclusion after
reviewing more than two million tweets and more
than 100,000 MyFitnessPal entries from close to 700
individuals. The lead researchers believe that modify-
ing social media behavior can be a proactive step to
ensure greater success in your fat loss efforts. IM