High-Fiber Diet Protects Against a Number of Health Problems
17 Apr 2019
Researchers reviewed data from 185 studies and 58 clinical trials. They reported in the journal, The Lancet, that people who ate the most fiber had a 15 to 30 percent lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease or diabetes or large bowel cancer, compared with those who ate the least fiber. Increased fiber was also associated with lower blood pressure, decreased blood cholesterol and lower body weight. People who had the greatest benefit consumed between 25 to 29 grams of fiber daily. So make sure you start the day with a high fiber cereal and that the diet includes fruits, vegetables and legumes.
