- Whole grains
Whole grains include all three nutrient-rich parts of the grain:
germ
endosperm
bran
Common types of whole grains include:
whole wheat
brown rice
oats
rye
barley
buckwheat
quinoa
Refined carbohydrates increase the risk of coronary heart disease. But whole grains are protective. An extra 1 or 2 daily servings of these foods increases or decreases risk by approximately 10-20%.
Multiple studies have found that eating more whole grains can benefit your heart health.