Pectin is a type of soluble fiber found in fruits and vegetables, and it might also be a secret weapon when dieting. A study, presented earlier this year at the annual Proceeding of the Nutrition Society, showed a connection between a high-pectin and high-protein diet and significant losses in bodyweight.
Scientists examined the effects of six different diets on test subjects. Every group that consumed extra pectin lost weight, but the group given pectin and casein protein lost the most fat mass. On top of that, the pectin/casein group also saw their satiety hormones increase despite dropping their food intake. Muscle-friendly sources of natural pectin are apples,
carrots, beets, cabbage, and legumes.
