When I mention fiber from grains, I'm only talking about whole grain, high-fiber foods... not refined carbs like white bread and white rice. High-fiber foods are low-glycemic and do not contribute to weight gain any more than protein does.
Refined carbs get turned into fat almost as fast as sugar because they are high-glycemic (quickly broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream)...
HIgh-fiber foods like brown rice and 100% whole wheat bread contain fiber that is not easily digested. The undigested fiber cleans out the digestive track and the digested fiber (soluble fiber) lowers cholesterol in the blood and helps lower blood pressure.
Refined carbs get turned into fat almost as fast as sugar because they are high-glycemic (quickly broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream)...
HIgh-fiber foods like brown rice and 100% whole wheat bread contain fiber that is not easily digested. The undigested fiber cleans out the digestive track and the digested fiber (soluble fiber) lowers cholesterol in the blood and helps lower blood pressure.