Whole Grain Goodness
If Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton is right, whole grains may be good for the belly in more ways than one.
In a study of obese adults at risk of heart disease, researchers found that those who trimmed calories and increased their whole-grain intake shed more belly fat and lowered their blood levels of C- reactive protein or CRP.
I made the switch to mostly whole grains last year, and I have to say...not noticing a big difference in the area of belly fat. Maybe I'm just being impatient. It doesn't really matter anyway, because I'm staying on the whole-grain train just because it's the right thing to do. Plus there's the teensy issue of my addiction to whole wheat crackers.
If you haven't made the switch to whole grain yet, here is a really good resource for learning more.
Labels: Heathy(-ier) Eating
5 Comments:
I'm with ya on the whole grains... especially breads. Can't stand the alternatives!
Love the new 70 lb button! That is an inspirational accomplishment. Way to go!
I agree with the switch to whole grains, though I haven't quite gotten used to whole grain pasta. Blech! Have a great week, and again, congrats on the weight loss, it's wonderful!
Wow--congrats on the new blog bling..It's beautiful. You must feel soooooooooo good. Glad you are feeling better. Thanks for the whole grain info.
I have definitely switched over and couldnt imagine every going back!
You betcha. I sprung nearly $4 for a loaf of Seven Sprouted Grains bread and I think I'll never buy anything else from now on. Their English muffins spell y-u-m-m-y when they are toasting!
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