High dietary fibre may reduce risk of high blood pressure in pregnant women

"Eating a high-fibre diet can improve cholesterol levels and may reduce the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant mothers, according to a study in the American Journal of Hypertension. Preeclampsia is a form of pregnancy-associated high blood pressure that occurs in about 5% to 7% of all pregnancies and typically starts after the 20th week. It can cause health problems during pregnancy such as bleeding, cerebral hemorrhage, liver and kidney failure. High-fibre diets have been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, but little research has been done on its benefits during pregnancy. In this study, researchers wanted to see what effect dietary fibre has on the blood pressure and cholesterol levels of pregnant women"