Control Blood Pressure w/ Whole Grains

A recent study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating whole grains helps cut your risk of high blood pressure. The study found that men who ate the most whole grains were 19% less likely to have high blood pressure than those who ate the least amount.

Whole grains are a healthy food that’s CHEAP. Plus they’re packed with fiber and B vitamins. You can buy grains in bulk and make big batches that will last you all week.

An easy way to get more whole grains in your diet is to switch to brown rice instead of white rice. White rice is basically the starchy center of brown rice (with all the nutrients removed). Go for the brown rice my friends!

Some other whole grains you can try are: amaranth, barley, buckwheat (kasha), quinoa (my favorite), oats, and millet.

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One of the things I learned when I was training to become a health counselor is the importance of really chewing your whole grains. The majority of whole grain digestion happens in your mouth where you chew and mix food with saliva. Chew your grains fully and give your body a chance to absorb all of the beneficial nutrients!