Whole Grains on Your Plate

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Authors
Nobuko Hongu
Kiah Farr
Asuka Suzuki
Valeria Grijalva
Publication Date: October 2014 | Publication Number: az1640 Download PDF

Studies have shown the integration of whole grains into daily diet correlates with a reduced risk of many chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and cancer. This article outlines the daily dietary nutritional benefits of whole grains, as well as the positive long-term health effects associated with consistent whole grain intake in diet. Also, this article provides how to find, prepare, and utilize whole grains in everyday dietary choices. Whole grain alternative cooking recipes are introduced using relatively new whole grains (quinoa, whole wheat couscous) in typical American diets.