Whole Grains: Good for the Whole Body
The next time you step up to the deli counter, remember this: Bland white bread can't compete with hearty whole wheat in taste or nutrition.
Maybe you've heard about revised federal nutrition guidelines that recommend half of all the grains you eat -- rice, cereal, and even chips -- should be whole.
That's why even sugary kids' cereals and frozen pizzas are loading up on whole-grain ingredients.
Whole grains deliver plenty of fiber, but while diets high in vegetables and fruits have been linked with a decreased risk of colorectal cancer, it isn't yet clear how dietary components, such as fiber and certain types of fats, affect colorectal cancer risk.
Still, whole grains contain other substances that might battle cancer, including lignans, which act as antioxidants, and saponins, which could keep cancer cells from multiplying.
Look for bread labeled "100% whole wheat" rather than simply "wheat bread," which likely contains refined grains.
For even more lignans, choose a whole wheat bread sprinkled with flax or sesame seeds.
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