Whole grains may curb belly fat, inflammation.

Tina · 02-20-2008, 02:45 PM

I'm interested in anything that can curb inflammation, and so this is good news for me, especially since I've been consciously adding more whole grains to my daily diet.

Whole grains may curb belly fat, inflammation
Wed Feb 20, 11:29 AM ET

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cutting calories helps people lose weight, but doing so by filling up on whole grains may be particularly heart-healthy, new research suggests.

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.

CRP is a marker of chronic, low-level inflammation in the blood vessels, and both abdominal fat and CRP, in excess, are linked to heart attack and stroke.

In contrast, dieters in the study who mainly ate refined grains, like white bread, were able to lose weight, but they trimmed less fat from the middle and showed no change in CRP.

The findings offer yet more incentive for Americans to opt for whole grains over highly processed versions, according to the researchers.

"This is the first clinical study to prove that a diet rich in whole grains can lead to weight loss and reduce the risk of several chronic diseases," Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton, the senior researcher on the study, said in a statement. More...

Risible · 02-20-2008, 02:54 PM

T, thanks for posting this. I just dug out my bread machine and I love, love fresh bread; I'd like to experiment with whole grain bread recipes. Whole grain pasta is good, too.

Miss Vickie · 02-20-2008, 03:47 PM

Great news, Tina. One more reason to eat whole grains! Thanks for posting this.

Sandie_Zitkus · 02-20-2008, 03:48 PM

Great article Tina.

Tina · 02-20-2008, 04:07 PM

Isn't it great news?

Ris, I could never do that. I could sit down with hot bread and butter and eat the whole damned loaf before I even noticed... More power to you though; I used to have a bread machine and got rid of it for just that reason. I miss it.

02-20-2008, 02:45 PM	#1
Tina Di's claimed me. :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: location, location. Posts: 20,592	Whole grains may curb belly fat, inflammation. I'm interested in anything that can curb inflammation, and so this is good news for me, especially since I've been consciously adding more whole grains to my daily diet. Whole grains may curb belly fat, inflammation Wed Feb 20, 11:29 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cutting calories helps people lose weight, but doing so by filling up on whole grains may be particularly heart-healthy, new research suggests. 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. CRP is a marker of chronic, low-level inflammation in the blood vessels, and both abdominal fat and CRP, in excess, are linked to heart attack and stroke. In contrast, dieters in the study who mainly ate refined grains, like white bread, were able to lose weight, but they trimmed less fat from the middle and showed no change in CRP. The findings offer yet more incentive for Americans to opt for whole grains over highly processed versions, according to the researchers. "This is the first clinical study to prove that a diet rich in whole grains can lead to weight loss and reduce the risk of several chronic diseases," Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton, the senior researcher on the study, said in a statement. More... __________________ "It is possible to believe in something and still fail to live up to it." -- Wilson, House M.D. "I'm really tired of a fat woman's sexuality being just another fat joke." -- Felicia/Supero "Sookie! I am so over Sookie and her precious fairy vagina and her unbelievably stupid name! Fuck Sookie!" -- Pam

02-20-2008, 02:54 PM	#2
Risible Monkey Daze Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Muy Caliente Posts: 7,758	T, thanks for posting this. I just dug out my bread machine and I love, love fresh bread; I'd like to experiment with whole grain bread recipes. Whole grain pasta is good, too. __________________

02-20-2008, 04:07 PM	#5
Tina Di's claimed me. :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: location, location. Posts: 20,592	Isn't it great news? Ris, I could never do that. I could sit down with hot bread and butter and eat the whole damned loaf before I even noticed... More power to you though; I used to have a bread machine and got rid of it for just that reason. I miss it. __________________ "It is possible to believe in something and still fail to live up to it." -- Wilson, House M.D. "I'm really tired of a fat woman's sexuality being just another fat joke." -- Felicia/Supero "Sookie! I am so over Sookie and her precious fairy vagina and her unbelievably stupid name! Fuck Sookie!" -- Pam

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

02-20-2008, 03:47 PM	#3
Miss Vickie Executive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,951	Great news, Tina. One more reason to eat whole grains! Thanks for posting this.

02-20-2008, 03:48 PM	#4
Sandie_Zitkus Entrepreneur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8,045	Great article Tina.