Found this blurb:

"U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers set a certain number of calories for subject groups and altered the fiber content. Results demonstrated that fewer calories wer e absorbed with increased fiber intake. When a man increased his fiber intake from 18 to 36 grams per day, he absorbed 130 fewer calories daily. When a woman increased her fiber intake from 12 to 24 grams per day, she absorbed 90 fewer calories daily." (Source: Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter, April 1998)

Here's the non-lowcarb but still informative link - http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1317.html


Over a years time, this could add up to nine to ten pounds! Pretty great stuff, don’t you think?

Veggies = fiber! Maybe this is another reason low carbers lose weight too? Many people say they never ate much fiber before starting this way of eating.

Okay, I don't eat many veggies, but I do supplement with plenty of fiber. I'm guessing the fiber was both soluable and insoluable in this study.

Oh well, eat up. But stick to low carb veggies everyone!