Archive for category Whole grains

Nutritious porridge pays off years later

A nutritious diet in early childhood provides a developmental edge that may not be apparent until adulthood, according to a long-term study of Guatemalan villagers just released.

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Whole grain intake may contribute to a healthy body weight in adult women

2092 women were classified into 3 groups accoring to their WG intake: 0, <1 and >=1 servings a day. Odds for having a BMI >= 25 was 47% higher for women consuming no WG compared to those consuming at least one serving.

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Magnesium is related to metabolic syndrome in older Americans

535 adults aged 60 in Boston participated. Those with the highest intake of Mg had significantly lower risk of having Metabolic Syndrome and lower BMI. Whole grains are a good souce of Mg.

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The whole story about 3-a-day wholegrain in the UK

Nestle cereals launched an advertising campaign with a three-a-day wholegrain slogan even though there is no actual official government recommendation about wholegrain in the UK.

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GoGrains Newsletter MAY 2008

6 new highlights from the latest scientific research and health news compiled by Go Grains in Australia. Weight management, bowel health and breast cancer are among the topics.

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News from downunder

The Australian Go Grains Campaign just published a new issue of their Whole Grain newsletter.

The April 2008 issue can be found here:
http://gograins.com.au/newsletters/24April2008.html
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