Healthy Living
Wholegrain Benefits
Ninety five per cent of adults in the UK do not currently eat the three servings per day of wholegrains that is recommended by some health professionals. In fact, a third of British adults do not eat any wholegrain.
Scientific studies have suggested a link with wholegrain and health, including:
- The consumption of wholegrains is linked to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease
- A diet rich in wholegrains may be associated with reductions in blood pressure and the onset of hypertension
- Eating wholegrains can help you maintain a healthy body weight
- Wholegrains also offer a number of health-promoting substances including:
- Antioxidants
- Fibre (soluble and insoluble)
- B Vitamins (thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid)
- Minerals (copper, iron, zinc)
