Lower Blood PressureLower Blood Pressure with Whole Grains
The long running Health Professional Follow-Up Study has released new findings. The study found men who eat a high level of whole grains to be 19% less likely to develop high blood pressure compared to those eating the lowest levels of whole grains. The individuals with lower risks of developing high blood pressure consumed 52 grams of whole grains daily versus only 3 grams in the lower whole grain group.
Even though this study focused on men, similar results are being seen for women in the Women’s Health Study.
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A few possible reasons increasing your intake of whole grains may prevent high blood pressure include better insulin sensitivity, lower blood sugar, decreased food intake to higher feelings of satiety (fullness).
Current whole grain recommendations are 85 grams per day.
How many grams of whole grains do you think you consume each day? Do you have ideas for how you can increase your intake?
All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD
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