Canada’s Food Guide emphasizes whole grains as the primary choice of grain products, but does higher whole-grain consumption always improve diet quality? This study analyzed nationally representative data from the Canadian Community Health Survey–Nutrition 2015 to explore the relationship between grain consumption, nutrient intake, diet quality, and obesity rates in Canadians.
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Prebiotic consumption and the incidence of overweight in a Mediterranean cohort: the Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra Project (December 2015)
Prebiotics, including fermentable and nondigestible carbohydrates like fructans and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), are believed to positively influence weight regulation by improving gut health. However, their role in preventing overweight or obesity has been underexplored in longitudinal studies. This study investigated the association between prebiotic intake and overweight incidence in a cohort of middle-aged Spanish university graduates.
Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Health Implications of Dietary Fiber (November 2015)
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics emphasizes the importance of consuming adequate dietary fiber from diverse plant sources. Fiber intake is associated with reduced risks of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers, as well as lower body weight.
Whole-grain foods and chronic disease: evidence from epidemiological and intervention studies (June 2015)
Whole-grain (WG) foods play a vital role in dietary recommendations, offering carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and key nutrients. Increased WG consumption is consistently linked to health benefits.
