date:Dec 23, 2013
e association with CVD. Greater intake from fruit fiber was associated with lower CVD risk.
A significantly lower risk of both CVD and CHD was observed with every additional 7g per day of fiber consumed, which can be achieved through one portion of whole grains (found in bread, cereal, rice, pasta) plus a portion of beans/lentils, or two to four servings of fruit and vegetables.
While both CVD and CHD has declined in some European countries and the United States, it still remains a significant