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Higher consumption of whole grains is associated with a lower incidence of and mortality from cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers, largely due to improved dietary carbohydrate quality and gut microbiota modulation.
Replace refined grain products (white bread, white rice, regular pasta) with whole grain versions (whole wheat bread, brown/red rice, whole wheat pasta) as often as possible. This increases dietary fiber and phytochemical intake, which improves blood sugar control and supports gut health, reducing your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Start by swapping one meal component at a time.
Higher consumption of whole grain is recommended because it is associated with lower incidence of, and mortality from, CVD, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. This may be due in part to effects on the gut microbiota.
Why this rating
Supported by strong evidence from observational and intervention studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses cited in the text.
Source
Health benefits of whole grain: effects on dietary carbohydrate quality, the gut microbiome, and consequences of processing
Chris J. Seal et al. · Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety · 2021
DOI 10.1111/1541-4337.12728
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- Whole grains improve dietary carbohydrate quality by increasing dietary fiber and reducing the glycemic index/load compared to refined grains, leading to better metabolic biomarkers.Good
- Whole grains modulate the gut microbiota by providing indigestible carbohydrates (dietary fiber) that serve as substrates for microbial fermentation, leading to the production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate.Good
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