A growing body of research shows that returning to whole grains and other less-processed sources of carbohydrates and cutting back on refined grains improves health in myriad ways.
Whole grains don't contain a magical nutrient that fights disease and improves health. It's the entire package—elements intact and working together—that's important.
The bran and fiber in whole grains make it more difficult for digestive enzymes to break down the starches into glucose. Soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol. Insoluble fiber helps move waste through the digestive tract. Fiber may also kindle the body's natural anticoagulants and so help prevent the formation of small blood clots that can trigger heart attacks or strokes.
-The Harvard Nutrition Source
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In the Comments box, list an example(s) of whole grains you eat now or one refined grain you will replace with a whole grain.
I pretty much always buy whole grain bread and the other day at Chipotle I chose the brown over the white rice:)
ReplyDeleteI have been eating whole grain bread and pasta for over a year now. There is a slight difference in taste but not that much. My family and I enjoy eating whole grains over white bread.
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