Fiber

Most Americans do not get enough fiber and fiber is essential for fat loss. According to Scott Connelly "when fiber is digested, it is fermented in the gut and converted into short chain fatty acids, which can be burned for fuel. The burning of fatty acids from fiber sends a signal to your fat cells telling them to release fat, which your body burns for fuel." Another benefit of fiber is that it makes you feel full and it will help to regulate your bowel movements.

Most people do not get enough fiber because they do not eat enough vegetables. The best way to increase your fiber intake is to increase your vegetable intake. A good number to shoot for when it comes to fiber intake is around 60 grams/day. Just make sure to work your way up to this amount especially if your diet has been lacking in fiber. If you are trying to get leaner you should consider protein and fiber to be the one two punch that will get you lean.