The Health Benefit of Whole Grains
Each year the Whole Grains Council promotes September as Whole Grains Month.
Why are whole grains important for our diet? We asked Lyn Steffen, a University of Minnesota expert on nutrition.
She says that research at the University of Minnesota indicates that greater consumption of whole grain food is associated with a lower mortality rate and a decreased risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
Steffen adds that the best sources for whole grain include whole grain breads and cereals, including oatmeal.
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