For fiber enrichment, lowering cholesterol or antioxidative potential, a little carob fiber does the trick
There is strong scientific evidence to suggest that diets rich in fiber can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. In two recent human studies, carob fiber was shown to have a positive effect on human cholesterol levels, in particular, reducing LDL (low-density-lipoprotein, bad cholesterol) cholesterol levels, as well as improving the LDL/HDL (high-density-lipoprotein, good cholesterol) ratio. Unlike some other dietary fibers, carob fiber contains water-soluble and water-insoluble polyphenols, which exhibit considerable natural antioxidative activity and can contribute to a more favorable balance between free radicals (oxidants) and antioxidants.