Euractiv Est. 1min 22-11-2019 (updated: 02-12-2019 ) A diet rich in whole grains reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as various cancers and diabetes, says researchers [SHUTTERSTOCK] Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Print Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram The Whole Grain Initiative, a partnership of international organisations and scientists dedicated to promoting whole grain diets, held an event on Tuesday (19 November) to mark the first International Whole Grain Day. The event gathered researchers and policymakers together to highlight the positive impact of whole-grain on nutrition, wellbeing, and sustainability. Researchers at the event highlighted the health benefits of a diet rich in whole grains, saying that it can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as various cancers and diabetes. However, consumption of whole grains in Europe remains very low. This event called on policymakers to support measures that address whole grain policy gaps and encourage the uptake of whole grains into the diet of European citizens. Download PDF Whole grain diet can slash risk of cardiovascular disease, says researchers News | Health 22-11-2019 Est. 5minIncreasing the daily intake of whole grains to 30-40g reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by up to 20%, EURACTIV.com heard at a recent event to mark the first International Whole Grain Day. Whole grains ‘key part of a healthy diet’ Interview | Health 28-11-2019 Est. 5minIn an interview with EURACTIV, Michaela Pichler, secretary-general of the International Association for Cereal Science and Technology (ICC), spoke about the importance of whole grains, but also about the lack of industry standards, labelling and promotion of whole grain foods. Whole Grain Partnership- A unique ‘Stealth Health’ Opportunity Opinion | Promoted content | Agrifood 29-11-2019 Est. 8minThe recent EAT-LANCET report emphasised a ‘plant-forward’ diet where whole grains, fruit, vegetables, nuts and legumes comprise a greater proportion of foods consumed, as a means to improve both human health and the health of the …
