Angiograms showed slower artery clogging over three years in women who consumed more than six servings of whole grains per week or in women who got at least three grams of fiber from whole grains for every 1,000 calories they consumed each day. Fiber from fruits and vegetables wasn't linked to changes in artery clogging.

What to do: This kind of study can't prove that whole grains slow down artery clogging, but it's one more reason to switch to whole-grain breads. cereals, crackers, rice, pasta, cookies, etc."

It is recommended that adults consume 25 grams of fiber per day. Adequate dietary fiber is ideal for preventing obesity as well as other diet-related disease and for maintaining body weight. An estimated amount consumed by most Americans is 15 grams per day.

Discussion:
Are you getting your fiber requirements? If so, how are you consuming your fiber?