No one food can guarantee good health.  But, consuming whole grains instead of refined grains lowers the risk of many chronic diseases.  

According to the Whole Grains Council, the benefits of whole grains most documented by repeated studies include:

• stroke risk reduced 30-36%
• type 2 diabetes risk reduced 21-30%
• heart disease risk reduced 25-28%
• better weight maintenance

Other benefits indicated by recent studies include:

• reduced risk of asthma
• healthier carotid arteries
• reduction of inflammatory disease risk
• lower risk of colorectal cancer
• healthier blood pressure levels
• less gum disease and tooth loss

Make these five delicious whole gain dishes instead of your usual white rice or potatoes.   

 

Black Beans and Brown Rice

Creamy Quinoa Primavera

 

Corn and Avocado Crunch Salad

 

Pesto and Sun-dried Tomato Barely 

 

Dill Brown Rice