Sentences with phrase «compare diets rich in whole grains»

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Studies have consistently found that individuals with three or more servings of whole grain foods per day have a 20 to 30 percent lower risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease compared to individuals with lower intakes of whole grains.7,8,21 - 24 Researchers have also observed that diets rich in whole grain foods tend to decrease LDL cholesterol (the «bad» cholesterol), triglycerides, and blood pressure, and increase HDL cholesterol (the «good» cholesterol).25