Whole Grains Explained

Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, October 09, 2009
Whole grains are cereal grains that contain all essential parts of the grain, in contrast to refined grains, like white flour, in which most of these have been removed by ...

Fiber and Whole Grains 'Reduce Bowel Cancer Risk'

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Eating more cereals and whole grains could reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer, a British Medical Journal study says. Researchers from Imperial College Lon ...

Coconut, Oat and Walnut Cookies

Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, December 31, 2010
These deliciously soft, crumbly cookies are made with coconut oil instead of butter, and also contain shredded coconut, so they are a great way of incorporating coconut i ...

Oats Are Packed With Health-Promoting Benefits

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Regularly eating all forms of whole grains are associated with good health, but oats in particular have special qualities and a host of health benefits. The compounds fou ...

Eight Superfoods For Women

Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, March 03, 2011
A varied, balanced diet rich in natural foods should form the basis of healthy living for everyone, but healthy eating can mean different things depending on your gender. ...

Whole Grains Foods Reduce Blood Pressure, Study Finds

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Eating whole grain foods can significantly reduce blood pressure and have been found to be as effective as drugs at reducing the risk of stroke, according to research by ...

Soak Your Grains for Maximum Benefit

Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Whole grains like brown rice or rolled oats contain more fiber and nutrients than refined, processed grains so it makes sense to eat more of them. However, grains req ...

Fiber Foods Such As Porridge Increase Lifespan, Study

Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, March 03, 2011
A study of almost 400,000 men and women found those who ate lots of fiber-rich foods cut their risk of dying prematurely by a fifth. In particular, whole grains such as o ...

Flax Seed, Black Seed Oil and Honey Oat Porridge - Absolutely Great For Your Health

Posted by HealthyMuslim on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The black seed (nigella sativa) is well known in the Islamic tradition to be a cure for disease. From the statements of the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) are tha ...