Weight loss has become a cultural obsession; these days, it
seems that diet fads vanish as quickly as they appear. A study
published in the November 2003 issue of the American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition, however, shows that weight loss might
be as simple as eating a diet rich in whole-grain foods.
Researchers evaluated the eating habits of 75,000 U.S. female
nurses ages 38-63 during a 12-year period. The study found
that women who consumed more high-fiber whole-grain foods,
including brown rice, whole-grain breads and whole-grain cereals,
were 49 percent less likely to gain weight and, on average,
nine pounds lighter than their non grain-eating counterparts.
But
that's not all: Other studies have shown that a diet consisting
of whole-grain foods can lower your risk for developing heart
disease. So, ditch those sugary cereals and refined breads
and replace them with whole-grain options; while you're at
it, trash the junk food like chips and cookies. You'll feel
better, lose weight, and your heart will thank you for it.
Reference:
Liu S, Willett W, Manson JE, et al. Relation
between changes in intakes of dietary fiber and grain products
and changes in weight and development of obesity among middle-aged
women. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition November
2003:78(5), pp 920-27.
Additional information on the benefits of proper nutrition
can be found at https://www.chiroweb.com/tyh/nutrients.html.
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