UK researchers
suggest whole grain foods with a fiber: carb ratio of less than 10:1 have the lowest fat, sugar and salt content, which could set in motion a new whole grain labelling system to help consumers chose healthier options.
Not exact matches
The findings
suggest that women's bone health could benefit when they choose a diet higher in beneficial fats, plants and
whole grains, said Orchard, who is part of Ohio State's
Food Innovation Center.
Both diets draw from a growing body of research
suggesting that certain nutrients — mostly found in plant - based
foods,
whole grains, beans, nuts, vegetable oils and fish — help protect cells in the brain while fighting harmful inflammation and oxidation.
While an occasional indulgence may be tolerated, particularly in young people, the science
suggests eating
foods naturally low in fats, like fruits, vegetables,
whole grains, and legumes, is a safer path to take.
To get the most out of the calories you do eat, she
suggests that you choose
whole foods such as produce, fresh meat and fish, and
whole grains that are as close to their natural state as possible.
My experience with eliminating
grains and legumes: I already include all of the
whole, natural
foods suggested by the caveman diets — but eliminating
grains and legumes was new for me.
These data
suggest that increasing the intake of magnesium from consumption of magnesium - rich
foods such as
whole grains, green leafy vegetables, legumes, and nuts may have potential beneficial effects on systemic inflammation and endothelial function.
Aviva
suggests women consume
whole grains within 3 - 4 hours before bedtime, as this can lower cortisol at night and prevent
food cravings the following day.
Association of Soy and Fiber Consumption with the Risk of Endometrial Cancer Am J Epidemiol 1997 (Aug 15); 146 (4): 294 — 306 These data
suggest that plant - based diets low in calories from fat, high in fiber, and rich in legumes (especially soybeans),
whole grain foods, vegetables, and fruits reduce the risk of endometrial cancer.
Because zinc absorption is inhibited by the presence of
food (notably
foods containing either phytates, such as high fiber
whole grains, or casein, a milk protein) it is often
suggested to take zinc supplements away from meals.
However,
whole wheat couscous would be allowed — the original book
suggested restricting
foods made with
whole grain flours, and the Plan doesn't place any limits on them.
These reviews generally
suggested reduced risk in those who habitually consumed
whole -
grain foods.
The lifestyle analysis
suggests food synergy, namely, that various aspects of a
whole -
grain - containing dietary pattern work together to reduce mortality risk.
Although much of the research has focused on individual components of
whole grains, such as fiber or antioxidants, epidemiological evidence
suggests that the
whole (
grain)
food offers protection against a wide range of diseases that is greater than what is seen with any individual component.13 The array of nutrients and other components in
whole grains are believed to have an additive and synergistic effect on health.
Instead of feeding an organic dry
food to your cat, I
suggest instead choosing a commercially available or home - prepared nutritionally complete and balanced diet containing
whole foods like real (cooked) meat, fresh vegetables and fruit,
grain, seeds and other ingredients, even if the components aren't all organic.