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Nuts, Grains, and Fiber Articles

With nutrients that range from B-vitamins to minerals to amino acids and phytochemicals, it’s no wonder the health benefits of whole grains have been known since the time of Hippocrates (300’s BC). Whole grains have been recommended by Americans physicians in the 1800’s and mid 1900’s to help with constipation, culminating in the ‘fiber hypothesis’ of the 1970’s. In 1999, the FDA issued a health claim for whole grains, stating "Diets rich in whole grain foods…may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.” The FDA then broadened the health claim to include brown rice. Read More. . .

Browse the articles below and discover the vast benefits of nuts, grains and fiber in your diet.

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Nuts and Your Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Study Reviews Healthy Benefits of Whole Grains By Greg Arnold, DC
Benefits of Eating Whole Grains By Jessica Patella, ND
Quick Morning Tummy Boost
Review Finds Multiple Health Benefits of Pistachios By Greg Arnold, DC
Feeling Your Oats? By Neil Levin, CCN
Nuts: The Ultimate Antioxidant By Jessica Patella, ND
Including Walnuts in Foods Good for the Brain By Patrick Massey, MD, PHD
The Walnut Is One Brainy Nut By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
Brazil Nuts Pack a Nutritious Punch By Jane Hart, MD
Love Your Heart with Whole Grains By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
Chef Steve: Meat Alternatives
A Nutty Heart-Health Tip By Jane Hart, MD
Wild About Nuts: Great Health and Taste in One Mouthful
Flaxseed’s Healthful Effects By Maureen Williams, ND
Oats Beat Back Cholesterol By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
Go Whole for Best Health By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
Study Shows Pecans to Possess Antioxidant Potential By Greg Arnold, DC
Sesame – The New Healthy Protein? By Jessica Patella, ND
Whole Grains Protect against Heart Disease
Study Finds Walnuts and Flaxseed Improve Handling of Stress By Greg Arnold, DC
Consumption of Whole Grains May Enhance Reproductive Health in Women of Child-Bearing Age
Whole Grains May Help Reduce High Blood Pressure
Pistachios are a Tasty Way to Reduce 'Bad' Cholesterol By Patrick Massey, MD, PHD
Chai Oatmeal
Can You Change Your DNA? By Jessica Patella, ND
Total Fiber Intake and Cereal Fiber Help Lung Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Pistachios – A New Superfood? By Jessica Patella, ND
Study Finds How Oats Keep Blood Vessels Healthy By Greg Arnold, DC
Fiber Again Found to Help Lung Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Study Finds Teenagers Still Not Getting Enough Whole Grains By Greg Arnold, DC
Whole Grain Consumption Found to Help Colorectal Health By Greg Arnold, DC
University of Toronto Study Shows 4 Reasons to Grab a Handful of Almonds as Your Next Snack
Fiber: Are You Getting Enough?
Nutrition in a Nutshell By Marcia Zimmerman, CN

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