Whole-grain bread provides significantly greater health benefits than white bread
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Multiple scientific studies and reviews indicate that whole-grain consumption offers significant health benefits over refined grains, including a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.
Evidence for · 6
Impact of Dietary Fiber Consumption on Insulin Resistance and the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes.
2018 · cited by 0
High intake of cereal fibers and whole grains is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and improved insulin resistance.
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Carbohydrate intake and obesity.
2007 · cited by 0
Whole-grain cereals are identified as appropriate sources of dietary carbohydrate that are associated with lesser degrees of weight gain.
Emerging science on benefits of whole grain oat and barley and their soluble dietary fibers for heart health, glycemic response, and gut microbiota.
2020 · cited by 0
Consumption of whole grains and their soluble fibers helps reduce coronary heart disease risk, manage glycemic response, and modulate gut microbiota.
Whole grains--impact of consuming whole grains on physiological effects of dietary fiber and starch.
1994 · cited by 0
The presence of dietary fiber and starch within the intact whole grain provides unique physiological and metabolic health benefits compared to isolated components.
Whole grain consumption and weight gain: a review of the epidemiological evidence, potential mechanisms and opportunities for future research.
2003 · cited by 0
Whole-grain foods tend to have lower glycemic index values and are inversely associated with plasma biomarkers of obesity.
Why whole grains are protective: biological mechanisms.
2003 · cited by 0
Whole-grain intake is protective against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity due to its rich content of fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals.