Fiber And Why It’s Important

8/27/2020

Most people understand that eating foods rich in fiber help keep your bathroom trips regular and easy. While that’s a huge plus, fiber can do even more for your body and plays a huge role in your overall health.

• Regulates Blood Sugar
Eating carbs causes your blood sugar to rise but adding in fiber-rich foods can minimize this spike and keep it from reaching harmful levels.

• Lowers Risk of Heart Disease
The cholesterol-lowering effects of fiber can help reduce your risk of heart disease by 9% for every 7g of fiber you eat per day.

• Reduces Diabetes Risk
Getting at least 26g of fiber a day can help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes by 18%, according to a recent study.

• Can Lead to Weight Loss
Fiber can help reduce your appetite and help you feel full, which can curb cravings and keep you satisfied after you’ve eaten.

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Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years. My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday. Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change. Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds. I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons. Something was missing. I was thin, but I wasn't fit. I wasn't healthy. I could feel it in my insides. I was 136 pounds and a size 8. Something didn't add up. I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods. 90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4).

Continuing on this path, all of my clients wanted to know how I was doing it. I always dreamed of creating a business that truly added value to people and improved their health. My husband, Grant, and I decided it was time to take that leap.

December 9, 2016, Simply Prepped Meals was born. Based around the mission of providing whole food based nutrition to people's doorsteps, we set out to create a new idea that fast food didn't have to be expensive or bad for you. Six months later, we built our permanent location in Cynthiana, IN. Then, January 2, 2018, we entered into a partnership with the YMCA of Southern Indiana to continue spreading the word of meal prep and eating with purpose.

Amanda coaches individually as well as continues to drive their business. Any questions about personal coaching can be directed to her at [email protected]

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