Category: whole grains

Know the Difference Between Hemorrhoids and Colorectal Cancer and When to Seek Help, Doctor Explains

May 11, 2023
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Colorectal cancer, when detected early, can be treated effectively with a higher chance of recovery. However, its early symptoms can be easily mistaken for other conditions such as hemorrhoids and indigestion. So, how can you differentiate between bleeding caused by hemorrhoids and that caused by cancer? Have you been experiencing symptoms like bloating, stomach rumbling,…

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Why We Need to Treat Whole Grains With Respect

February 28, 2023
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With the dawn of the industrial age, white flour—once available only to the wealthy—became available to all. By the early 1900s, white bread had largely replaced “coarse” whole-grain bread, and white flour added to sugar and spices resulted in the proliferation of cakes, donuts, and pastries in the diets of both the rich and poor….

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Transform Your Salad Into a Meal With Layers

July 4, 2022
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A salad that calls itself a substantial meal is not a floppy affair. Greens are certainly welcome, if not prolific, but a main-course salad is more than ruffled lettuce leaves. The key to a satisfying salad is to add layers of ingredients that contribute heft and texture—to create a dish that is filling, yet light,…

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Genetic Study on Oats Reveal Why the Grain is Suitable for Gluten-Free Diets

May 19, 2022
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The Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) genetic study on oats has shown why oats could be the answer for most people with coeliac disease and gluten intolerance. “We discovered that oats have fewer of the proteins that correspond to gluten in wheat, causing an immune reaction from people with coeliac disease,” said ECU Prof. Michelle Colgrave…

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Whole Grains May Work as Well as Drugs

January 27, 2022
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https://youtu.be/0qp5MywomPc The consumption of three portions of whole grains a day appears as powerful as high blood pressure medications in alleviating hypertension.

Add Fiber to Beat Diverticulitis

March 22, 2021
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Diverticulitis can be excruciatingly painful. But adding some bulk to your diet may help tame symptoms and stop them from occurring. It’s possible that bulk may prevent diverticulitis from ever affecting you. What’s bulk? The one and only fiber. Diverticulitis is when little pouches that grow along your intestines—called diverticula—become infected and inflamed. It’s entirely…

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