Fiber power tackles weight loss single-handedly
– The researchers randomly assigned 240 adults with metabolic syndrome to follow either the AHA diet plan (eat more fruits and vegetables; eat whole grain/high fiber foods; eat fish twice weekly; consume lean proteins; minimize sugar and sodium intake; limit alcohol; aim for a specific ratio of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; and limit saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol) or to increase their daily fiber intake to at least 30g a day. Patients in both groups were given instructions on their diets but had no exercise requirements.

– At one year, participants in both diet groups lost weight and showed improvement in blood pressure, dietary quality, and insulin resistance. While the AHA diet group lost more weight (up to 3.7 lbs), the authors conclude that a simplified approach to weight reduction may be a reasonable alternative for persons with difficulty adhering to more complicated diet regimens.
* Single-Component Versus Multicomponent Dietary Goals for the Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Trial
Ann Intern Med. 2015;162(4):248-257. doi:10.7326/M14-0611
– http://healthresearchreport.me/2015/02/17/consuming-at-least-30g-of-fiber-a-day-may-be-enough-to-lose-weight-improve-health/