Diets with a healthy amount of fiber can help protect the heart. High cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the bloodstream contribute to heart disease and the narrowing of arteries. Dietary fiber binds with these harmful fats in the digestive system to slow or prevent some from being absorbed, which helps to lower overall cholesterol and triglyceride amounts.

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