Odds are, you are looking for the secret of successful slimming. Like most Americans, you’re concerned about your expanding waistline, tummy or cellulite. You’ve tried everything from diet pills to cabbage soup and nothing is working. While most experts agree that the time-tested way of losing excess pounds is through a healthy diet, balanced caloric intake and sensible exercise, many of us are unsure how to begin. And, while healthy exercise is possible without a gym membership, healthy food choices are more difficult to make, and few of us can honestly say we know how to properly create a menu plan for weight loss.

In her latest book, The Fiber35 Diet, New York Times best selling author Brenda Watson shares that with just a few simple changes, you can achieve vibrant health, optimal weight, and wellness for life. What is her secret? Consuming 35 grams of fiber per day, which is in line with statistical recommendations coming from the National Institutes of Health and the Surgeon General. Since fiber is essential for healthy blood chemistry, digestive wellness and cardiovascular health, The Fiber35 Diet outlines the importance of getting sufficient quantity in the diet.

Fiber is the indigestible parts of plants. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Both types of fiber provide bulk or roughage to the system, which helps us feel full faster. However, soluble fiber, provides a special benefit to those who are hoping to lose weight. According to Brenda Watson CNC, soluble fiber also works on a hormonal level, to gently suppress the appetite.

Considering that the average American gets between 10-12 grams, it is no surprise that obesity, diabetes