Diet & Fitness Blog

Comment by  marques garcia, personal trainer said... - Sunday, December 21, 2008 11:19:00 AM  

The most important factor in weight loss is adding fiber to your diet.

Comment by  Vern said... - Saturday, May 02, 2009 12:15:00 PM  

I am on a low income budget so I knew this would be filled with Myths called 'Truth' and I know that this can't be truthfully the low and I can't afford tomatoes at all so I don't buy them and from the news, they have to overcharge for them to make it worthwhile, since Nafta Gatt and our nation gave our Tomato jobs to Mexico, our Flu buddies.

Comment by  Anonymous said... - Thursday, July 02, 2009 7:18:00 AM  

For 100 grams lettuce is richest in fibre (1.4g), than tomatoes (1.2g) and cucumber (0.5 g)!

Comment by  L'Briska said... - Friday, July 17, 2009 8:14:00 AM  

If certain veggies are not in your budget, try growing your own..that is super cheap and very rewarding!

Comment by  jdh said... - Thursday, August 06, 2009 11:05:00 AM  

Just be sure to try and get organic - tomatoes are one of the worst conventional fruit/vegetables out there for pesticide residue (that you cannot wash off).

Comment by  Anonymous said... - Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:57:00 AM  

Hey, people. The most important factor in losing weight isn't fiber...it's burning more cals than you eat. Duh. Fiber is filling and is good for your digestive system, though. Also, it totally depends on the type of lettuce--red leaf, green leaf, romaine, and definitely uncooked spinach ALL have significantly more fiber in them than iceberg OR cucumbers, and more than tomatoes in the case of the spinach.

Comment by  Anonymous said... - Tuesday, November 10, 2009 4:51:00 PM  

Hi Vern,

I agree that eating healthy is costly but one way to save money is to start your own vegetable patch. Also, throw in some herbs and spices. Not only will you save money you will also get better produce. Let's face it the produce found in grocery stores is beat up and withered.

Comment by  muzikmafiafa93 said... - Monday, December 28, 2009 12:26:00 PM  

ok iceberg doesn't have much fiber, so what about romain lettuce?

Also if you don't have a green thumb or green house. You find a farmers market or a small mom and pop grocery shop. the price are more much lower than the grocery chain stores.

Comment by  muzikmafiafa93 said... - Monday, December 28, 2009 12:32:00 PM  

if you don't have a green thumb or a green house. Look for a local farmers market or a mom and pop grocery store, the prices are much lower than the grocery chain stores.