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How Does Fiber Affect Your Health?

ByDr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M
How Does Fiber Affect Your Health?
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Also, maintaining a high-fibrous diet can help minimize the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Health Benefits

  • Lower Cholesterol Levels: Fibrous foods help to lower overall cholesterol levels by lowering the low-density lipoprotein levels, or the “bad” cholesterol levels in our blood.  A holistic nutritionist in Nassau County may also point out that fibrous foods can have other heart-healthy benefits such as lowering blood pressure levels and decreasing inflammation. 
  • Better Control Over Blood Sugar Levels: Fiber helps to slow the absorption of sugar in our blood which can be very beneficial in helping to control blood sugar levels for those with diabetes.  Also, maintaining a high-fibrous diet can help minimize the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
  • Maintain a Healthy Weight: More fibrous foods tend to be much more filling than low-fibrous foods and will keep your hunger satisfied for longer periods of time.
  • Live Longer: Those who eat high-fiber diets have been shown to have a lower risk of dying due to certain cancers and cardiovascular disease. 
  • Normalized Bowel Movements: Fiber helps to solidify your stool and therefore decreasing your chances of constipation.  
  • Maintain Proper Bowel Health: A fibrous diet helps to decrease the risk of getting hemorrhoids or diverticulitis and a potentially lower risk of getting colorectal cancer.

What Foods Are High in Fiber?

Can a holistic nutritionist in Nassau County help?

This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute personalized medical advice.

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