Health Benefits of Whole Grains – More than just fiber
December 15, 2007 by Kristen King
Filed under Women's Health
Did you know that eating whole grains not only gives you more fiber in your diet, but also reduces risk of diabetes and heart disease? And did you know that it can help you control your weight, too, by making you feel fuller and helping your body get rid of fat?
Yeah, neither did I. But check out these comments from the Washington Post:
No matter what your weight, there appear to be benefits from swapping processed cereal, bread, crackers, rice and pasta for heartier, whole-grain fare. Reporting in October at the Obesity Society’s annual meeting, Tufts University researchers showed that even among older, overweight people, eating whole grains especially in cereal, was associated with lower overall body fat and abdominal fat. (source)
How can you add more whole grains to your diet? Leave a comment with your ideas.
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The really good news is that whole grain foods can be delicious. Try oatmeal with fresh fruit, cinnamon, and a teaspoon of honey. Fresh-baked, whole grain semolina bread is a wonderful accompaniment to a favorite salad. Mushroom & barley soup is a tasty way to get some whole grains without any animal fat. Whole grain pasta with a tomato sauce seasoned (garlic, oregano, basil, etc.) to your taste and served with steamed broccoli, spinach, or green beans is a terrific meal. Squeeze a little fresh lemon and grind some black pepper on those veggies.
A lot of people are delighted to learn that popcorn is a whole grain!