Low fiber diet

For optimal health and weight management, fiber is crucial. Certain fibers can balance hunger hormones, promote fullness, and help you control hunger.

Soluble fiber consumption was linked to lower belly fat in one observational research with 1,114 men and women. There was a 3.7% decrease in the buildup of abdominal fat for every 10-gram increase in soluble fiber. The opposite effect on hunger and weight gain, including increases in belly fat, appears to be caused by diets high in refined carbs and poor in fiber. High-fiber whole grains were linked to decreased abdominal fat, while refined grains were linked to increased abdominal fat, according to a large study involving 2,854 adults. Fiber-rich foods include beans, lentils, whole grains, oats, vegetables, fruit, plain popcorn, nuts, and seeds.