High fiber reduced calorie diet helps in weight loss

20/04/05 A clinical study has found that a high fiber reduced calorie diet that included whole grain cereals and increased physical activity was effective in promoting weight loss and reducing risk factors for cardiovascular disease, according to a Post sponsored study.

It's been shown that excess weight increases a person's risk factors for cardiovascular diseases like high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood pressure and stroke. Research shows that losing just 5-10% of your body weight results in meaningful reductions of heart disease risk factors.

The 24-week study, commissioned by Post Healthy Classics and conducted by the Rippe Lifestyle Institute, examined changes in weight and impact on risk factors for heart disease.

Post Healthy Classics' simple weight loss plan includes 3 steps; Step 1 calls for replacing 2 meals a day with a serving of any Post Healthy Classics cereal, 1/2 cup fat free milk and fruit; Step 2 calls for focusing on portion control at mealtimes and eating a balanced third meal while Step 3 incorporates a moderate level of physical activity, 30+ minutes each day.

The Rippe Lifestyle Institute is one of the leading research, communication and health promotion organizations in the world. Through research, publishing and partnering in health promotion and disease prevention projects, the various divisions and two locations of Rippe Lifestyle Institute are helping empower people to lead healthier lifestyles with the passion, commitment and performance that have made RLI a leading authority on lifestyle and health.