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Is it hard for you to burn fat fast? As we grow older, so does the rest of our body. It seems like our metabolism starts to be at the pace of a snail. How do we fight this?

Raw foods, both fruits and vegetables, provide high quantities of fiber. We have all heard about the benefits of fiber: keeps your digestive system moving, prevents certain diseases like cancer and keeps weight under control.

So how much fiber should you eat daily? 25 grams to be exact. These should come from a variety of fruits, veggies and whole grains.

There are two types of fiber found in raw foods: Soluble and Insoluble Fiber. It is important to understand the functions, benefits and sources of both types. Both soluble and insoluble fiber can not be digested or absorbed into the bloodstream, but is still fundamental to the digestive process. These are considered fast fat burning foods and should be eaten daily. Here’s how:

Soluble Fiber
Soluble fiber binds fats together and slows down the blood sugar response. This helps regulate blood sugar, i.e. no immediate sugar highs and crashing lows.

People with diabetes should consider soluble fiber as an essential element of their diabetes management or regulation plan.

Soluble fiber is also known for it’s cholesterol lowering ability. Which in turn decreases your chances of cardiovascular disease.

Foods that have soluble fiber include: oats, dried beans, nuts, flax seed, apples, carrots and broccoli.

Insoluble Fiber
Insoluble fiber moves bulk through the intestines which aids regular bowel movements and prevents constipation. Insoluble fiber also is a great pH balancer.

If the body is alkalized, then cancers, bactieria, viruses, etc cannot grow in it because it is not a suitable environment.

Include insoluble fiber in your diet by adding vegetables such as Green Beans, Spinach, Kale, Fruit and Root Vegetable Skins, and Whole Wheat products.

To burn fat fast, it is extremely important to eat 40 grams of both types of fiber a day.