- Research has found a link between higher whole grain consumption and lower increases in certain heart disease risk factors.
- Nutritional experts say this may be because refining removes fiber and heart-healthy nutrients.
- It is recommended that people eat at least three servings of whole grains a day.
According to new research published in The Journal of Nutrition, eating whole grains is associated with smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar.
This was true for middle-aged and older adults who ate a minimum of three servings a day.
Those who ate less than one-half a serving a day did not fare as well.
Source: healthline