Care should be taken to increase your fiber consumption slowly. Too much too soon could cause abdominal discomfort, flatulence or diarrhea. The following table contains some common foods and the amount of fiber in them. It's not suprising, considering the high salt content found in most fast-food restaurants and convenience foods. Cultures that have populations with low BP usually consume lesser amounts of salt.
Some people fall under the category of being salt sensitive.
As salt intake increases so does BP and vice versa. It has also been shown to increase serum triglycerides, which puts you at an increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease. AND their new fat-free versions. If you are reducing the calories you are consuming in an effort to lose weight, it is even more important that you choose complex carbohydrates, which are nutrient rich, instead of foods high in refined sugar. In many people, eating high sugar foods creates an appetite rebound effect.