By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Jun 18 2025 How powerful is your plate? A Swedish study using advanced heart imaging reveals that diets low in fiber and high in red meat increase the risk of dangerous coronary artery plaques. Study:  Low-fibre diet is associated with high-risk coronary plaque features . Image credit: ridersuperone/Shutterstock.com A recent Swedish study analyzed the association between a low-fiber diet and coronary atherosclerotic plaque, a leading cause of