Bright and beautiful curried veggies look even better when you serve them with orange-hued sweet potatoes instead of the usual rice. Sweet potatoes are full of fiber and colorful antioxidants, and they’re the quintessential autumn veggie. Lean endurance take;

• Combined with regular exercise, viscous fiber can reduce your rate of fat deposition and absorption in your body

• Dietary fiber consumption after a workout may not be the best, since it could lead to stomach cramping and bloating and slows down the rate of nutrient absorption. Your body demands nutrients and fuel to replenish your cells with energy, repair damaged tissues and cool your body temperature after an intense workout.

• Other options are better if you have just completed a workout; Consume a meal high in carbohydrates and proteins as soon as you can -- within 45-120 minutes -- after your workout.

• The best sources of viscous fiber are from legumes and oats, while non-viscous fiber sources can be obtained from whole-wheat bread and pasta, fruits and leafy vegetables.

• Men can consume between 16 to 18 grams of fiber and women consume 12 to 14 grams per day.