Dietary Fiber

Fiber Helps

Blood pressure

Eating whole grains may lower your risk of high blood pressure. They contain fiber, which produces by products that may reduce damage to your arteries and help prevent hypertension, study shows that fiber-rich whole foods are better than supplements because they contain several nutrients. The effect is synergistic. while fiber may be the nutrient most beneficial to blood pressure, its effect is enhanced by a foods antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, most notably potassium. 

Blood Flow

here is another reasons to avoid processed foods Eating refined carbohydrates can strain your arteries. when over weight people ate cornflakes which contain little fiber their arteries had less ability to widen and constrict for as long as 2 hours afterward unlike when they ate nothing or a fiber rich cereal. Foods with a high glycemic index may damage the inner lining of the blood vessels, which may lead to atherosclerosis. cold cereal lovers should try whole grain options, like Wheaties or cheerios. 

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