Here's something I always wanted to ask Mom...
"Does eating Whole Grains REALLY make a health difference? Or is it
just hype being sold by General Mills to sell more oatmeal? What
gives?" 

  Wow! Turns out Mom was right after all. All grains are not
created equal. Whole grains are rich in soluble fiber. This helps
reduce the bad kind of cholesterol in the blood. The fiber in whole
grains also helps keep the digestive track in shape. And whole
grains give people that feeling of fullness after eating, so it can
actually help you shed some weight to squeeze into the summer
bikini. If all that didn't already convince you, whole grains are
also believed to play a big role in... 

Lowering the risk for 
certain cancers!


  So how does one go about getting enough of these? The key is
knowing what counts as whole grain and what doesn't. White bread,
white rice and most pasta don't fall into the whole grain category.
However here are some that do: Cornmeal, kasha, barley, millet,
quinoa and wheat berries do count. 
   Look for cookbooks or advice at your local health food store.
It's not as difficult as you might think. One patient mixes
cornmeal into her homemade bread recipes. Another adds barley to
wild rice dishes--a combination that works well because both grains
have similar cooking times. The options are limitless, but
incorporating whole grains takes a little effort, a little planning
and usually a little more cooking time--an investment you'll think
is worth the trouble. For help coming up with a diet that's right
for you, please call our offices and we'll get you on the right
track. We will also be happy to review your overall health approach
and can make useful suggestions to increasing energy, flexibility,
and of course, pain-related assistance. We're here to help make you
the healthiest person you can be, but we can only help you if you
call. Be well!
