About Cholesterol: Can Fiber Lower Your Cholesterol?

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Cholesterol Tests & Symptoms Treatment Cholesterol-Lowering Diet From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol There's been a lot of news lately about the benefits of adding fiber to your diet -- with good reason. Adding fiber to your diet has many healthy advantages, such as improving your digestive health and making you feel fuller after meals. Another added benefit is that high fiber foods are also heart-friendly foods. How Much Fiber Do You Need to Eat Each Day? Studies have shown that consuming certain types of fiber can help you to slightly lower your cholesterol. There are certain dietary recommendations in place that ensure you get plenty of fiber in your diet -- without overdoing it. Insoluble or Soluble Fiber - Which Lowers Cholesterol? Eating high fiber foods has been a very popular topic in the news. But what you may not know is that there are two main types of fiber: insoluble fiber and soluble fiber. One of these types can help lower your cholesterol, whereas the other type of fiber has other healthy benefits. Can I Use Fiber Supplements to Lower My Cholesterol? In some cases, you might feel that it's impossible to get all of the fiber you need in a day. This is when fiber supplements -- much like the ones you see on the digestive health aisle of the grocery store or pharmacy -- may seem tempting to take. But do they really work as well as consuming fiber-rich foods? Sources Of Soluble Fiber For Lowering Your Cholesterol Including foods high in soluble fiber can play an important role in lowering cholesterol and reducing your risk of heart disease. While there are many foods -- especially fruits and vegetables -- that contain fiber, some foods contain a higher amount of soluble fiber than other foods. Cholesterol Ads Soluble Fiber Cholesterol and Diet Fiber Constipation Cholesterol Vitamins Type 2 Diabetes Diet Featured Articles How Does Fiber Lower Cholesterol? Tips For Adding Soluble Fiber to Your Diet Does Eating Oatmeal Help Lower Your Cholesterol? Which Grains Should I Eat On a Low Cholesterol Diet? Can An Apple A Day Keep High Cholesterol Levels Away? Adding Soluble Fiber to Your Cholesterol-Lowering Diet   More from About.com Share Your Dog's Tale Share your tale of what it's like to live with a specific breed of dog - or even a mutt. Your submission will help prospective owners decide what dog breed is right for them. More > Reader's Choice Tech Awards Learn what apps, smartphones, email clients, and more were chosen by About.com readers as their favorites. More> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol Advertisement