Barbara Rolls, PhD, author of The Volumetrics Eating Plan, says the consumption of high-fiber diet is very good for lowering cholesterol levels and prevent constipation because fiber absorbs water as it passes through the digestive tract so that feces become soft.
"Fiber not only reduces the density of food, but also shorten the time lapse of the remaining it passes through the digestive system," said Rolls. This will reduce exposure to carcinogens intestinal wall.
In addition, according to Joanne Slavin, PhD, an expert in the field of obesity from the University of Minnesota, fiber not only makes the stomach feel fuller, but also reduces digestive problems, including colon cancer.
Some studies even show that large amounts of fiber can help regulate blood sugar and insulin. This is why, people who frequently eat more fiber tend to be slimmer.
Fiber is also known to show other benefits to health. High fiber intake (especially from cereals and Cereal products) proved to slow the onset of cholesterol plaque in women who suffer from heart disease.
Adequate fiber consumption will also protect your heart by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) without reducing good cholesterol (HDL).This is because high-fiber foods usually contain saturated fats and cholesterol low.
