A 32-year-old member asked:

is a high fiber diet beneficial for weight loss?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Pathology 49 years experience

Yes: To lose weight you need to get into negative caloric balance, i.e., burn more calories than you take in. High fiber diet and exercise will help.

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