About Cholesterol: Using Fiber to Keep Your Cholesterol in Check

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Diet & Meal Plans 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 cholesterol-friendly. 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. See More About:  lower cholesterol naturally  low cholesterol diets  cholesterol friendly foods Sources Of 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. See More About:  diet advice  cholesterol friendly foods  fiber and cholesterol 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. See More About:  cholesterol-lowering supplements  fiber and cholesterol  cholesterol friendly foods 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? See More About:  fiber and cholesterol  cholesterol friendly foods  cholesterol and lifestyle changes Cholesterol Ads Cholesterol Foods with Fiber Soluble Fiber Diet High in Fiber Low Cholesterol Diet Featured Articles How Does Fiber Lower Cholesterol? Tips For Adding Soluble Fiber to Your Diet List of Foods High in Soluble Fiber The Benefit of Apples in Cholesterol-Friendly Meals 5 Ways to Prepare Flax Does Eating Oatmeal Help Lower Your Cholesterol?   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. 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 © 2011 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