High Fibre & Low Calories

This list of foods are some examples of those which are high in fibre and low in calories. This combination is key to any diet or nutritious eating habit.

To loose weight counting calories can be an easy way to change the overall way you think of foods. Remember that 3500 calories equals 1 pound of body fat. So to loose 1 pound per week you will need to either cut 500 calories a day from your diet, burn 500 calories per day from exercise, or a combination of both.

In order to cut the cals from your diet you will need to find foods that will fill you up and that are packed full of nutrients to keep your body healthy.

This lists provides some basic foods that can be combined to create healthy meals that are filling, nutritious, high in fibre, and low in calories. Include this diet to a workout plan and you're set to shed pounds, gain strength, and live a healthy life-style.

You need to burn 500 calories per day to lose 1 lb per week (for 150 lb person)

Type of Exercise	Cals per hour	Cals per 1/2 hr	Cals per 15 min
Bicycling	410.0	205.0	102.5
Jogging	740.0	370.0	185.0
Jumping Rope	750.0	375.0	187.5
Swimming	275.0	137.5	68.8
Tennis	400.0	200.0	100.0
Walking	320.0	160.0	80.0