Healthy Living

Wholegrain Benefits

Britons currently consume substantially fewer whole grains (an average of one serving per day) than is recommended by the majority of health professionals (three servings per day).

Numerous scientific studies have identified significant health benefits from eating whole grains, and here are just some of them:

- The consumption of whole grains is linked to a reduced risk of cancer and maintenance of a healthy heart.

- Several studies have shown that cereal fibre intake is associated with reduced risk of diabetes.

- Eating whole grains can help you maintain a healthy body weight. Being low in fat, but high in fibre and complex carbohydrates, whole grains can help you feel fuller for longer, helping you avoid the temptation of snacking.

- Whole grains also offer a number of health-promoting substances including:

• Antioxidants (vitamin E, selenium)
• Fibre (soluble and insoluble)
• B Vitamins (thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid)
• Trace minerals (copper, iron, zinc)