Soluble Fiber Calculator - Great for lowering cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol, consider initiating therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC).
Treatment guidelines recommend a multifaceted lifestyle approach to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes should include:
1. TLC Diet:
Saturated fat less than 7 percent of calories, and cholesterol less than 200 mg/day.
Consider increased viscous (soluble) fiber (10-25 g/day) and plant stanols/sterols (e.g. Benecol) 2 grams/day as therapeutic options to enhance LDL lowering.
2. Weight Managment.
3. Increased physical activity.
Use the calculator below to determine what foods will help you target a minimum of 10 grams of soluble fiber per day. Higher levels of soluble fiber (20-25 grams) can also decrease stroke risk.
Links to our various Fiber calculators
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Vegetables
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Artichoke |
1 medium |
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Asparagus, cut |
1/2 cup |
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Beets sliced |
1/2 cup |
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Broccoli |
1/2 cup |
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Brussels sprouts |
1/2 cup |
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| Carrot |
1 medium |
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Celery, fresh chopped |
1 cup |
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Cabbage (red, white) |
1/2 cup |
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Cauliflower |
1 cup |
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Corn, canned |
1/2 cup |
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Endive (salad)
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10 leaves |
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Greens (collards, beet greens , dandelion, kale, Swiss chard, turnip
greens)
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1/2 cup |
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Lettuce, iceberg |
1 cup |
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Onion |
1/2 cup |
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| Peas green, fresh or frozen |
1/2 cup |
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| Potato, baked with skin |
1 medium |
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Pepper, green,sliced, raw |
1/2 cup |
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Spinach (raw) |
1 cup |
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Sweet potatoes |
1 small |
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Zucchini (cooked) |
1/2 cup |
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Estimated 'Calorie' Calculators
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