Monday, January 11, 2010

Eat More Whole Grains to Lose Weight



Those who ate whole grains daily weighed 2.5 pounds less than those who ate only refined-grain foods. This is found by Harvard University researchers when analysing the diets of more than 27,000 people for more than 8 years.

Eating whole grains won't affect blood-glucose levels, which means they don’t cause spike in blood sugar and ratchet up cravings after you eat them. The antioxidants in whole grains help control inflammation and insulin.

As bonus, whole grains also strengthen your heart, helping you live longer.