Whole Wheat Grains For Longer Life — Dave’s Diary

How’s the New Year’s resolution going?  The one to lose a few pounds?

There are probably as many approaches to weight loss as there are dieters but if you’ve sworn off carbohydrates as part of your plan (and you are missing them badly) then you will be interested in some new research.

Scientists have linked a diet rich in whole grains to heart health in two studies monitoring the health of more than 118,000 men and women. The research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, show that those with a higher intake of whole grains had lower cardiovascular mortality and total mortality.

Every 28-gram-per-day serving was associated with a 9% lower rate of death from heart disease and a 5% lower rate of death from any cause.

Before you get carried away and start making the celebratory toast and jam, remember its whole grain bread. (Time)