Eating whole grains can reduce the increase in waist circumference, blood pressure and blood sugar

According to a new study, middle-aged and elderly people eat at least three servings of whole grains a day.

On July 13, 2021, a researcher published in the journal Nutrition asked Meyer to study how the aging Tufts University of the U.

Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort data began in the 1970s to assess long-term risk factors for heart disease.

The research team compared the changes in five risk factors.

The researchers also studied five risk factors for intake of four types of refined grains, ranging from less than two servings per day to more than four servings

"Our research results show that as part of a healthy diet, the health benefits of eating whole-grain foods are more than just helping us lose weight or maintain weight as we age

"Coarse grains help people maintain waist circumference and reduce the increase in other risk factors.

Participants who contributed the most to whole-grain intake were whole-grain bread and instant whole-grain breakfast cereals

"The average American eats five servings of fine grains a day, far exceeding the recommended amount, so it is important to find a way to replace fine grains with whole grains

method

To measure the daily grain intake, the researchers used a diet questionnaire.

The dietary assessment data comes from five research inspections.

The statistical analysis was adjusted based on factors that may affect the results, including other aspects of healthy eating