Whole Grains Linked with Good Metabolic Health, Especially for Heart Disease and Diabetes

Whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet, and researchers wanted to take a closer look at the relationship between eating whole grains and cardiometabolic health. In this study, researchers reviewed a collection of 25 systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (the “gold standard” in nutrition research) that addressed the relationship between whole grain consumption and metabolic health. Across the dataset, it was clear that “[whole grain] consumption plays a crucial role in improving key aspects of metabolic health,” especially in diabetes management, cholesterol management, blood pressure management, obesity and inflammation.
Food Funct. 2025 Oct 29. doi: 10.1039/d5fo03240g. Online ahead of print. (Huang H et al.)