High Fiber rich foods can help maintain cholesterol level

Our body needs to maintain a normal cholesterol level to keep it fit and healthy, and also this should be the good cholesterol.The good, or HDL (high density lipoproteins), is primarily responsible for removing the bad, or LDL (low density lipoproteins) from the blood stream and returning it to the liver where it is removed from the body as waste. High levels of LDL in the blood stream leads to plaque build up in the arteries. Plaque deposits can clog arteries which is a symptom of coronary artery disease. A total blockage can cause a heart attack. If a plaque deposit breaks free as a blood clot it can cause a stroke. By following a simple diet and excercise plan you can keep this bad cholesterol away. A fiber rich diet can help prevent bad cholesterol from affecting the body and also helps fight some other problems like constipation, diabetes, breast cancer, colitis, high blood pressure and more. Food high in fiber is found in fruits, vegetables and grains.