Heart-y Eating Includes Plenty of Fiber

“Heart-y” eating includes plenty of fiber

February 3, 2005

Fiber helps your body stay healthy and may prevent heart disease. Consuming enough fiber might be easier than you think.

Soluble fiber, which is found in oats, barley, beans, apples, oranges and other fruits and vegetables, may help prevent heart disease by lowering LDL, or “bad” cholesterol levels. Set a goal to eat 20 to 35 grams of fiber every day. The best way to do this is to consume a wide variety of whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans, fruits and vegetables.
 
Include more fiber in your eating plan by adding vegetables to stews and casseroles. Add oats to meatloaf, breads and cookies. Fruit on cereal, as a snack and in salads are other options, too.

Help prevent heart disease by eating fiber regularly. Start with a goal of five servings of fruits and vegetables each day, along with whole grains and beans.

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