Add Years To Your Life With Whole Grains (NAPSA)—Recent studies conclude that whole grains can boost weight loss, lower blood pressure, Weea Host of TLC’s Honey We're Killing the Kids reducerisk of diabetes and cancer, and increase overall heart health. In addition, over 600 new products containing whole grains were introduced by food companies in 2005—a sure sign that the whole grain revolution is upon us. Yet a recent study from the Whole Grains Council found that 68 percent of Americans are unaware that they should be eating three daily servings of whole grains. Forty-seven percent said they were looking for practical ways to incorporate whole grains into their everyday diets. A new book called “The Whole Grain Diet Miracle” (DK Publishing, $24.95) may help. Written by Dr. Lisa Hark and Dr. Darwin Deen, it explains whole grains— and how to easily add them to your diet—in an understandable way. The book provides scientific facts, easy-to-understand overviews of the “16 miracle grains,” a Pm as The Whole Grain Wake a S z aos ;= , > Sie) ar Van . ! R! ER vE DIE! EV THE HEALTHIESY 1 ra v Py q For the first time in history, we can prescribe a weight-loss dietthatalso hasscientifically proven health benefits. Ce me RCCcelmle an and reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and colon can It’s a good idea to incorporate whole grains into your diet. A new book explains how. cious recipes. even the most skittish cook take the whole grain plunge. The result, according to the authors, is a “pain-free” way to improve overall health, lose weight andstave off disease. grains such as amaranth, quinoa, some basic but common whole grain questions including: What are they? Where are they found? What will they do to my body? How much do I need to eat to get the health benefits? Are whole grains “good carbs”? Dr. Hark says with the book’s help, readers will find it easy to fit in the three servings of whole grains recommended by the 2005 U.S. Dietary Guidelines. two-week jump-start menu, four- week whole grain diet and 50 deli- The book advocates what its authorsrefer to as a sensible eating plan that promotes better health without deprivation. Instead of telling readers to stop eating a whole category of foods, Drs. Hark and Deen encourage them to eat more whole grains by providing a number of whole grain food options. For instance, readers are encouraged to experiment with the more exotic (but still readily available) and millet, while basic cooking instructions and simple recipes help In addition, the book answers For more information, visit www.dk.com.
