Health Benefits of Eating Whole Grains

Whole grains have been a part of the human diet for tens of thousands of years (1Trusted Source).

But proponents of many modern diets, such as the paleo diet, claim that eating grains is bad for your health.

While a high intake of refined grains is linked to health problems like obesity and inflammation, whole grains are a different story.

Benefits

1.      High in nutrients and fiber

2.      Lower your risk of heart disease

3.      Lower your risk of stroke

4.      Reduce your risk of obesity

5.      Lower your risk of type 2 diabetes

6.      Support healthy digestion

7.      Reduce chronic inflammation

8.      May reduce your risk of cancer

9.      Linked to a reduced risk of premature death

How to incorporate whole grains into your diet

You can incorporate whole grains into your diet in many ways.

Perhaps the simplest thing to do is to find whole-grain alternatives to refined grains in your diet.

For instance, if white pasta is a staple in your pantry, replace it with a 100% whole-wheat or other whole-grain pasta. Do the same for breads and cereals.

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