In April 2010, the American Society for Nutrition brought together researchers to review the evidence regarding the health benefits associated with whole grains. Current scientific evidence indicates that whole grains play an important role in lowering the risk of chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, and also contribute to body weight management and gastrointestinal health.
THE MAIN BENEFITS OF WHOLE GRAINS
The benefits of whole grains most documented by repeated studies include:
-stroke risk reduced 30-36%
-type 2 diabetes risk reduced 21-30%
-heart disease risk reduced 25-28%
-better weight maintenance
Other benefits indicated by recent studies include:
-reduced risk of asthma
-healthier carotid arteries
-reduction of inflammatory disease risk
-lower risk of colorectal cancer
-healthier blood pressure levels
-less gum disease and tooth loss
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