The Best Whole Grains To Reduce Your Risk of Disease, Say Dietitians

Reduce Your Risk of Disease With These Power Grains By Brittany Natale Whole wheat pancakes, buckwheat noodles, mushroom barley soup—wherever we go, grains seem to follow. And this should be no surprise. In addition to being a huge part of our diets, some people often seek out certain grains for their nutritional benefits as many are filled with fiber, packed with vitamins and minerals, and can help lower the risk of disease. According to ​​Hartman Group's 2017 Health and Wellness Report, 58% of consumers are looking to add more whole grains into their diet because of this. It is important to know, however, that not all grains pack the same punch. For instance, refined grains, which are grains that have been modified from their original state, are a lot less healthy than whole grains. "These grains are modified from their original and natural form, thus reducing their nutrient and dietary fiber content," explains Lon Ben-Asher, MS, RD, LD/N, "This could lead to worsening blood sugar control and reduced satiety potentially leading to weight gain."   READ THE FULL ARTICLE    Latest Grocery & Healthy Eating News Recall alert: Kroger—is recalling these 20 bakery items because the ingredients used to make them may contain large amounts of iron. If you've heard of visceral fat, you may know that it can be dangerous to your overall health. And this drink could be making it worse, according to a dietitian. America's largest grocery chain just made a big change to its eggs—and they will be the first of their kind sold in the United States.  Trying to improve your heart health? Avoid these eating habits that could be putting your heart in harm's way.  What's In Our Cart?   From delicious cocktail mixers to premium liquors, wines, and even some non-alcoholic goodies, the editors of Eat This, Not That! put together a cohesive list of the best boozy gifts to buy this year, perfect for anyone in your life who loves to enjoy a good, quality drink at the end of the day.   THE BEST BOOZY GIFTS THIS YEAR   What To Cook This Week   Crock-Pot Beef Ragu Sick of the usual meat sauce and meatballs on a weeknight? Take your Italian cooking up a notch with this delectable beef ragu recipe. Not only is it easy to make, but this dump-and-go Crock-Pot recipe is perfect to prep and freeze for later! What you'll need:  beef, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, beef stock, pappardelle, and parmesan   GET THE RECIPE   What's Trending On Social Media   The holidays are here, and with them comes a handful of similar-sounding words used to describe seasonal desserts. But what exactly is the difference between cobblers, crumbles, and crisps? And what about buckles, grunts, pan dowdies, and slumps?! Get the sweet story straight once and for all here.   FOLLOW US NOW FOR MORE!   About Contact Us FAQs Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Preferences © 2021 Galvanized Media, All Rights Reserved.