How is fiber intake related to cardiovascular disease?

Dole Nutrition Institute

Are you among the 96 percent of Americans who don’t get enough fiber? And among the one in three who suffer from cardiovascular disease? Well, there may be a correlation. A Tulane University study of 10,000 women found that those with the highest fiber intake had a 15 percent lower risk of heart disease. In addition, after analyzing the dietary data of 6,000 men and women, French researchers found that those with the highest intake of insoluble fiber had lower blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides and homocysteine levels.

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Nutrition

Eating a variety of foods each day that are low in fat and calories ensures you get proper nutrition and nutrients like folate, magnesium and iron. Calcium, fiber, potassium and selenium are other nutrients essential for wellness, growth, development, cell repair and disease prevention. Colorful foods, such as fruits and vegetables, are often the richest sources of nutrients. Taking a multivitamin once daily is a good way to supplement your diet.

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