Soluble fibre is a type of fibre found in foods such as oats, fruits, vegetables and beans. It has been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels by reducing the amount of cholesterol absorbed from the intestine. The stickiness of the blood is less in people who eat oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and herring regularly. They may help to reduce the level of blood cholesterol if used as a part of a healthy balanced diet. As coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the UK, more attention should be paid to prevention of the disease.
Prevention is important for everyone but particularly for people with many risk factors.
Keep physically active Eat a healthy, balanced diet Eat less fat and fatty foods Use vegetable oil that is high in unsaturated fat in cooking, but only in small amounts, e.g. olive oil or rapeseed oil. Eat more fruits and vegetables, at least 5 portions a day. Eat more starchy foods, like potatoes, rice, pasta, bread and breakfast cereals. Choose high fibre, whole meal products. Eat fish at least twice a week, of which one portion should be oily fish.