Healthy Habits
Reaping Grains' Benefits
Studies point to a reduced risk of cancer death from eating whole grains, but questions remain.
By Brenda Conaway
At a time when many people are cutting back on carbohydrates, several recent studies suggest we should be adding more whole grains to our diet. Less than 10 percent of Americans eat the three or more daily servings of whole grains recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
A large review study published in the June 14, 2016, issue of Circulation found that people who ate more than two servings of whole grains per day reduced their risk of dying from cancer, and that the risk decreased further as more whole grains were consumed. Those who ate the most whole grains, about four servings per day, had about a 20 percent lower risk of death from cancer and a 23 percent lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease than those who ate no whole grains.
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