Eat More Pectin For Successful Weight Loss

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to not feel so hungry
all the time when you are trying to lose weight? Well there is a
way and it’s not some new fad either, it’s something that’s
natural, has no adverse side effects and might be sitting right
in your fridge – fiber.

One type of fiber that you probably already have been eating is
called pectin. Pectin is found in fruits, such as apples,
strawberries, and peaches, along with vegetables including
carrots, sweet potatoes and beans. Pectin is a carbohydrate that
has no calories.

Pectin is a great source of fiber, which we all know is
important for a healthy diet. Aside from helping you feel full
longer, pectin can help to cut cholesterol and blood sugar
levels. It may even aid in the prevention of colon cancer.

Pectin can help you lose and maintain your weight because it
causes the stomach to empty more slowly. As a result, after
eating pectin, you feel satisfied longer. This means that you
will eat less, which will lead to weight loss. And if you think
you’ll have to be gobbling down hundreds of apples or guzzling
pectin drinks, think again – research has shown that as little
as a single teaspoon can help you to feel satisfied.

Where Can You Get Pectin?

Thankfully, you won’t have to drive miles out of your way to get
your supply of pectin because it is sold right in your local
grocery store. It comes in a powder, which may be known as
Sure-Jel, or a liquid, known as Certo. Derived from grapefruit
and apples, pectin is usually found with the baking supplies in
most supermarkets.

How To Take Pectin

You can mix pectin with orange juice, water, or soft drinks. It
has no taste so shouldn’t affect the taste of the beverage you
mix it in. It is best to increase your intake gradually to let
your system adjust to the added fiber. Start off with a teaspoon
a day and then gradually add more in to a max of 3 teaspoons a
day. You can also add pectin to broth or soups, applesauce and
even baked potatoes.

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