Introduction

New research suggests that eating more high fiber foods could result in your body burning more calories and making it easier to lose weight. Scientists compared what happens when you eat a diet full of processed foods, think white bread processed meats, fruit juices, and wafers do less processed foods. The researchers believe it's because more processed foods are quickly and easily digested, meaning all the calories stick in your body. Less processed foods harder to break down go on a longer digestive journey where your microbes, the healthy bacteria in your stomach feast on the calories and burn more energy.