A new study adds strength to the argument that a better diet can lead directly to better health. Researchers say they have confirmed a clear connection between whole-grain intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
"In light of this evidence," write the authors, led by Dr Philip B Mellen of Wake Forest University, "policy makers, scientists and clinicians should redouble efforts to incorporate clear messages on the beneficial effects of whole grains into public health and clinical practice endeavours."
The new study found that on average, people who ate two and a half servings of whole grains a day had a 21 percent lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease than those who ate a fifth of a serving. Whole grains can come from sources such as whole-wheat flour, oatmeal and popcorn. 
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