Program Description
A diet rich in whole grains has been shown to lower one's risk of cancer, especially colorectal cancer. It also helps fight heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Not only are whole grains an excellent source of fiber, they are also packed full of important vitamins and minerals, as well as protein.
Actions
1. Start your day with a bowl of oatmeal, or, better yet, steel cut oats (also known as Irish oats).
2. Choose healthy brown rice instead of white rice, which is highly refined and nutritionally empty.
3. Bake cookies, breads and muffins from whole wheat flour instead of refined white flour.
4. Add wheat germ to your baked goods for an extra dose of B vitamins and protein.
5. Use wheat or oat bran to boost the fiber content of baked goods and hot cereals.
6. Replace semolina pasta with whole wheat pasta, or try pasta made from other grains such as corn or spelt.
7. Expand your culinary horizons with alternate grains such as quinoa, millet, amaranth or buckwheat--they can be used in place of cooked rice in any recipe.
8. When buying packaged goods like bread or crackers, look for brands that specifically say "whole grain" (not "multigrain" or "made with whole wheat flour").
Add Whole Grains to a Cancer Diet
Aug 17, 2010 | By
