Why reduce cholesterol?
A high cholesterol level, especially the type known as Low Density Lipid cholesterol (LDL) has been identified as a major risk factor for heart disease. To some extent, cholesterol levels are determined by heredity. However, most people can lower high cholesterol levels by attention to diet, exercise, and sufficient daily intake of fiber. Why Fiber? Most health authorities, including the American Heart Association and Federal Government agencies concerned with health, now recommend increasing fiber in the daily diet. This is especially important for people at risk for heart disease. Fiber has long demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing cholesterol. However, most people in developed countries have a difficult time consuming the amounts of fruits, vegetables and whole grain needed to obtain optimal amounts of fiber in their daily diet. Why Water Soluble Fiber? For years researchers have known that water soluble fiber (WSF) could dramatically reduce cholesterol levels. While all fiber
