New research has found no relationship between high intake of refined grain foods and the risk of cardiovascular disease

A new study recently published in Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine shows that consuming high amounts of refined grains does not increase the risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease, heart attack, heart failure or stroke.
The study also calls for rethinking Western eating patterns and considering future dietary recommendations
.

While refined grains are an integral part of Western dietary patterns, the results of meta-analyses suggest that refined grains do not lead to a higher risk of
cardiovascular disease associated with this unhealthy eating pattern 。 The study demonstrated a lack of association between refined grain intake and cardiovascular disease risk in a meta-analysis of 17 prospective studies (including 1,218,232 participants from 21 countries) that were limited to major cereal foods (e.
g.
, bread, cereals, pasta, white rice) and meta-analyses
of studies that included major and excessive cereal foods (e.
g.
, cakes, biscuits, donuts, brownies, muffins, pastries).

Dr.
Glenn Gaesser, a professor in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University, said, "These new findings call into question the widely held belief that refined grain foods are associated
with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
" "Refined grains are included in a dietary pattern that also includes red and processed meats, sugary drinks, French fries and high-fat dairy products, which is likely to be the real culprit in this dietary pattern, rather than refined grains
.
"

Gaesser explains the _istranslated="1"> of his findings in this video.

Refined grains are milled grains, a process that removes bran and germ to extend the shelf life
of the grain.
This process removes some of the fiber and B vitamins that are already present in food, but they often contain extra B vitamins and iron
.
The study follows a recent review by Gaesser published in Mayo Clinical Advances, which analyzed data from existing published studies and revealed no link
between type 2 diabetes and consumption of refined grains.

Gaesser added, "I hope that these new findings will be taken into account in
the development of dietary guidelines for Americans in the future.
" "I think it's important for the nutrition community to acknowledge these results, and while it is still reasonably contributing to increased consumption of whole grain foods, it doesn't necessarily come at the expense
of refined grain foods.
" Refined grain foods can be incorporated into a healthy diet
.
The new study, published in Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine, can be found
here.
The preparation of this research manuscript was supported
in part by the Wheat Food Council and the Cereal Food Foundation.

To learn more about the findings and learn more about the role of cereal foods in a healthy diet, visit www.
GrainFoodsFoundation.
org
.
Founded in 2004, the Grain Food Foundation (GFF) is a group of thought leaders and advocates for all grain foods who believe that everyone needs grains to enjoy a happy and healthy life
.
Committed to science-rooted nutrition education programs, GFF is a strong advocate for our members and a resource for consumers and media who want to learn more about the role of
grains in a balanced eating pattern.
GFF provides research-based information and resources to members, partners, influencers, policymakers, and consumers through comprehensive communication events, conferences, webinars, research tools, social media, and
more.
GFF is committed to providing consumers with fact-based information and common sense
.
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.