A new study found in the British Medical Journal has shown that eating fibre and whole grains can drastically reduce the risk of developing bowel cancer. Researchers have found that for every 10g a day of fibre intake, there is a 10% decrease in the risk of developing bowel cancer. Adding an additional 90g a day or three servings of whole grains has also led to a 20% reduction in the risk of developing bowel cancer.

Here is a list of foods high in fibre:

-Cereals

-Oatmeal

-Whole wheat pancakes and waffles

-Whole wheat toast

-Granola bars

-Rye bread

-Bran muffins

-Whole wheat crackers

-Whole wheat pasta

-Brown rice

-Nuts

-Popcorn

-Various Vegetables: Beets, Beans, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflowers, Eggplants, Mushrooms, Peas, Peppers, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Squash, Tomatoes

-Several Fruits: Apricots, Apple, Bananas, Blueberries, Cherries, Dates, Kiwi, Grapefruit, Mangoes, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Strawberries

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 Researchers in a recent study say that eating whole grains can cut the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Analysis of data from 39,765 men and 157,463 women found an 11% reduction in the development of Type 2 diabetes among people who ate two or more servings of brown rice per week compared with people who ate less than one serving a month.  

After adjusting for a number of dietary and lifestyle risk factors, the researchers found that people who ate five or more servings per week of white rice were 17 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who ate less than one serving of white rice per month. In contrast, people who ate two or more servings of brown rice per week were 11 per cent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who ate less than one serving of brown rice per month, the study authors reported.

Well, folks, we knew it all along. Whole grains are delicious! We’ve got a family of Nutribar whole grain meal replacement bars for you to choose from, everything from Cinnamon Bun to Cranberry Crunch.

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