2 Great Reasons For High Fiber Diets ! Not Just For Constipation !

1. Studies have associated high intakes of dietary fiber and the consumption of whole grains with a reduced risk for coronary heart disease. Fiber can help lower levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) in the blood. Fiber has also been shown to reduce other risk factors associated with Coronary Heart Disease including obesity, blood pressure and elevated cholesterol. 2. Research has shown that people who eat high-fiber diets are less likely to have diabetes. High fiber diets may play a significant role in preventing diabetes or halting the progression of pre-diabetes to diabetes. Current evidence suggests that a daily diet with 30-50 grams of fiber results in lower glucose levels than a low-fiber diet does. http://www.HaveHealth.org

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