This post was originally published as Learn to Love Whole Grain by Laurel on Health Food blog.
The National Cancer Institute in Maryland recently conducted a study on whole grains and cancer. Researchers found that people who consumed a daily minimum of 8.4g of fiber from whole grains were 40% less likely to develop cancer of the small intestines. (Self Magazine, March 2009, p. 88)
If you have a minute, check out this helpful tips page from the Whole Grains Council. They’ve got great ideas for how to add more whole grains to your diet. For example, add 1/2 cup brown rice to your favorite soup. Or, add 3/4 cup raw oats to hamburger meat or meatloaf before you portion them out.
To get more information on whole grains, including what they are and why they’re good for you, read the Whole Grains Fact Sheet online the International Food Information Council.
