Eating a diet high in fiber supports a lower cholesterol/LDL cholesterol levels, blood sugar control, promotes digestive health, and has the potential to decrease risk of colorectal cancer (studies are showing mixed results so far).
For your heart health success, let's take a moment and evaluate the fiber content of your food choices.
To determine your average daily fiber intake grab a piece of paper and write down what you typically have for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and any snacks in...
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Did you know that meeting your dietary requirements for fiber is very important? This is because fiber has a wide range of wonderful... Read more »
Are you worried about your cholesterol levels? Perhaps you've already started exercising and eating healthier foods, but are wondering... Read more »
A reader recently asked if eating a significant amount of fiber can diminish the effect of Lipitor (atorvastatin) in reducing cholesterol... Read more »
As with any comprehensive treatment program to treat bad cholesterol, modifying what you eat remains one of the cornerstones. Several... Read more »
Though many people take cholesterol-lowering statins to treat their high cholesterol, experts say taking medications isn't enough to keep... Read more »
Reducing your cholesterol can be a huge step in decreasing your risks of health complications like heart disease.General TipsSaturated fats should be... Read more »
Though eating soy has been promoted as a way to lower cholesterol, researchers say they've failed to find evidence that soy has any positive effect... Read more »
A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition has found that eating two CocoaVia Dark Chocolate bars per day has a positive effect on... Read more »
If your cholesterol is too high, it's time to take action. Lowering your total cholesterol levels can reduce your chance of suffering a heart attack... Read more »
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