The Food That Fights Three Major Health Risks

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Well—the final word is in on whole grains and health, and it’s all good news. Researchers from New South Wales just reviewed some massive studies that were completed over the last few years. In all, 11 major clinical trials established the link between whole grain cereal consumption and substantially lower risks of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and hypertension.

These reduced risks have led the researchers to establish some clear guidelines around the ideal amount of whole grains that should be consumed, the nature of whole grains, and the potential mechanisms for the effect of whole grains on health.

First, to maintain health, you should have 40 grams or more of whole grains every day. This is about a bowl of whole grain breakfast cereal daily. This should be easy enough to do—though according to the research team, 80% of the population doesn’t achieve this goal!

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