Episode #180: Does Fiber Help You Lose Fat?

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In this Jan 25, 2012 free audio podcast: Does Fiber Help You Lose Fat? Also: is gum good for you, gluten free products and insulin spikes, glycemic index vs. glycemic load, dairy free probiotics, how much salt is enough, treating bone bruises, is donating blood actually beneficial for men, nipple fat, and is the African Mango really that great?

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• Any pill that has same effect of exercise has to raise your eyebrow...shortcuts often dangerous.
• Reason not to worry if you're doing a triathlon and need to just "jump in the water and go" with no warmup.
• Running or bicycling just doesn't cut it when you get older ­ you need to work any muscles you plan on keeping.

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Listener Q&A:

Audio Question from Fibre1Girl: What do you think about Fibre One Cereal and/or other high sources of fibre.

Audio Question from Ron: Does gum help with memory and muscle reactions.

~ In my response to Ron, I mention the Spry gum I chew every day.

Andres asks: Your podcast about wheat was pretty amazing. I was shocked to hear about the ability of gluten free products to raise blood sugar the way they do. My question is when Dr William Davis spoke of wheat he mentioned that all forms of grain are inflammatory. Does this include those types of grains thought to be "healthier" like quinoa, millet, amaranth, etc... And, if so, what are healthier options to substitute with? Does coconut flour also cause the same physiological effect on the body as well?

Steph wrote: I have a question about high glycemic index foods, are they the main cause of the obesity epidemic and all the disease around and should people be watching that more closely almost rather than their calories? Also if I were to limit my carbs how many grams would you say I need per day I am 22 years old 5"4 and 122 pounds and I am quite active!

Kim asks: What amount of pro-biotics is optimal? I have a 'green food' mix that contains 200 mg of dairy free l.acidophilus, B.longum, L.Casei, Rhamnosus. My reason for asking is that I'm considering cutting dairy out of my diet (due to possible allergy) and want to make sure I don't miss out on these healthy pro-biotics!

Scott writes: I'm in my 50's and tend to sweat an extreme amount and wonder if you recommend a salt supplement to add to my electrolytes. I generally use Heed but the sodium amount is minimal. I've heard unbleached or black salt mixed into a glass of water before a workout or event could help. How many mg's of salt per day is advisable.

~ In my response to Scott, I mention my podcast interview with Dr. Tim Noakes - and also talk about