Whole Grains Hinder Heart Failure
To read more about whole grains, see that from the Mayo Clinic.
tidbits that tantalize
Where’s The Milk?
Go ahead - take a guess. What condition most often leads to hospitalization in the United States each year?
-Men completing do-it-yourself home improvement projects on the weekend
-Men foolishly abusing their bodies by a period of several decades
-Men deciding they are now old abundant they no longer need to listen to their mother
Yes, it’s a durable signal. But, the most likely culprit falls squarely in the foolish abuse carried out by decades category.
OK - the actual health condition is heart failure. But, as we all know, the most common cause of heart failure is some mold of poor lifestyle choices. Obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a sedentary lifestyle all contribute to heart disease.
But, researchers
The benefits of eating whole grain cereals are well known. Consuming whole grains helps lower blood pressure, and reduces the risks of developing diabetes and heart disease. The recent study adds heart failure to the list.
Researchers followed by 21,000 male doctors for a period of nearly 20 years. Those consuming at least one bowl of whole grain cereal each day had a 28% lower risk of developing heart failure. One bowl - whole grains - 28% less risk. Hmm…
The researchers recommend whole grain cereals containing 4 grams of fiber or more per serving.
So there you have it - a simple solution. Come on, men - you can do that…
To read more about the study, see that from Reuters.
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