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The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend the consumption of 3 to 5 servings of whole grains for adults and 2 to 3 servings for children. Unfortunately, a large number of adults and children in the US are consuming too much refined grain flour instead of the recommended amounts of whole grains, thereby missing out on the wide array o...
Each year, more than 790,000 Americans suffer at least one stroke which occurs when blood supply to certain areas of the brain is cut off. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells get damaged and can die within a few minutes. This results in disabilities and in most cases death. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death i...
Indulgence in refined grains may put an individual at high risk of developing stomach cancer.
Generous intake of whole grains may confer an individual with significant protection against hepatocellular (liver) cancer.
Frequent consumption of whole grains may help enhance insulin sensitivity in individuals.
Consistent consumption of whole grains may reduce the risk of death due to ischemic heart disease in postmenopausal women.
Ingesting large servings of whole grains may help fend off endometrial cancer in women who have never been on hormone replacement therapy.
Eating more high-fiber foods may make the occurrence of colorectal cancer less likely.
High whole grain diets may help to halt the onset of colorectal cancer in women.
Eating a plate of whole grains 8 or more times per week may help to keep breast cancer at bay.
