Studies show that eating whole grains instead of processed grains lowers the risk of:
Stroke (30-36% reduced risk)
Type 2 diabetes (21-30% reduced risk)
Heart disease (25-28% reduced risk)
Whole grains have also been shown to lower the risk of obesity, asthma, carotid artery damage, inflammatory disease, colorectal cancer, elevated blood pressure, gum disease, and tooth loss.
Choosing healthy grains and starches
Instead of: |
Choose: |
|
white rice |
brown rice or wild rice |
|
white bread or bread made with whole grains |
100% whole grain bread |
|
white potatoes |
sweet potatoes & winter squash |
|
enriched white flour |
whole wheat flour |
|
processed grain cereals |
whole grain cereals |
|
processed grain crackers |
whole grain crackers |
|
processed grain chips |
whole grain chips |
Making better choices is easy when you look for The Whole Grains Council stamp displayed to the right!
Rationale for grouping whole grains with starchy vegetables
Unlike the United States Food & Drug Administration, the American Diabetes Association groups foods based on their carbohydrate and protein content instead of their classification as a food. Portion sizes also differ slightly to ensure similar carbohydrate contents per serving. Buffaloberries™ has chosen to follow this rationale for grouping whole grains with starches.