Eat more fiber to lower cholesterol? Here’s how it works
By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Health If you’re not getting enough fiber in your diet, you may want to change that. Experts say increasing your fiber intake can help you lower your cholesterol. When we age, cholesterol levels naturally rise, Verywell Health reported. One study found that when people have gone through menopause, they may have higher levels of LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol and lower levels of HDL, or “good,” cholesterol. According to Amy Goodson, registered dietitian and nutrition communications consultant, including a specific type of fiber is one of the best eating habits you can have to decrease cholesterol…