Whole Grains

garimac

Think about how many servings of whole grains you ate today. If you're like most Americans, you had just one, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). After nearly a decade of sounding the call to eat more fruits and vegetables, the government is now making a push to boost whole-grain consumption to at least three one-ounce servings daily (or half your total grain servings). Experts say it may be the smartest thing you can do for your heart, not to mention your waistline.

In a 2004 meta-analysis, which compiles data from several studies, researchers concluded that whole-grain consumption not only made heart disease less likely, but less serious if it does occur. Other research from Tufts University in Boston found that three or more servings of whole grains daily could significantly reduce the risk of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, two precursors to type 2 diabetes. They may also cut your risk of colon cancer by almost a third, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Also, consider the findings of Harvard's Nurses' Health Study, an ongoing research effort that tracks the health of thousands of nurses: Women who consume more whole grains weigh less than those who don't.

garimac

Think about how many servings of whole grains you ate today. If you're like most Americans, you had just one, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). After nearly a decade of sounding the call to eat more fruits and vegetables, the government is now making a push to boost whole-grain consumption to at least three one-ounce servings daily (or half your total grain servings). Experts say it may be the smartest thing you can do for your heart, not to mention your waistline.

In a 2004 meta-analysis, which compiles data from several studies, researchers concluded that whole-grain consumption not only made heart disease less likely, but less serious if it does occur. Other research from Tufts University in Boston found that three or more servings of whole grains daily could significantly reduce the risk of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, two precursors to type 2 diabetes. They may also cut your risk of colon cancer by almost a third, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Also, consider the findings of Harvard's Nurses' Health Study, an ongoing research effort that tracks the health of thousands of nurses: Women who consume more whole grains weigh less than those who don't.

icandoit

I had a whole grain hot cereal for breakfast
I had a grilled chicken sandwich on toasted sprouted bread
Dinner we are having fish and quinos mixed with flax seed, lemon zest and lots of grilled veggies.
Lots of grains here.

SoupNazi

Wow, how interesting. I eat alot of whole grains and I figured alot of others would due to "craving carbos." I love whole wheat toast, and I always use ground flaxseed on my morning cereal or oatmeal.

(A little off the subject, but while on the topic of flaxseed, I had NO IDEA until a few days ago that you could substitute ground flaxseed for oil in baked goods.) Who'd have thunk?:noway:

lewandt

Where do you get ground flaxseed from? Do most grocery stores carry them? I always substitute applesauce for oil, but interesting to know this works too.

icandoit

Where do you get ground flaxseed from? Do most grocery stores carry them? I always substitute applesauce for oil, but interesting to know this works too.

I get mine at the grocery store or at Whole Foods. I buy mine milled. My grandmother get's her's oil.

jessneill

I eat two tablespoons of flax every morning.

I get mine at COSTCO. Nice big jug of it.

SoupNazi

I buy mine at a a health food store called Nature's Cupboard. If you have never tried flaxseed before, it has a nutiness flavor to it. YUM!