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White Carbohydrates…

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Oats and oat bran are great sources of a particular fiber called beta-glucan. Beta-glucan basically absorbs fat like a dry sponge in a glass of water. This is why data suggest including these foods regularly can slash your risk of heart

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Foods For Long Life: Oatmeal with Walnuts, Bananas and Raisins – A

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Beta-glucan also has a stabilizing effect on blood sugar and helps lower the risk of type 2 diabetes – one, because of the effect of the fiber and two, because oats are very high in manganese. Manganese is a co-factor for hundreds of


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The benefits of barley Beta glucan versus oat beta glucan.

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Barley, one of the top seven grains in the world, is closely related to wheat, oats and rye. Its origins are in the Middle East’s fertile crescent and Africa. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin believe that the barley is rich in Vitamin E. It is said to contribute to human health by inhibiting the production of cholesterol. They say it is especially good for lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
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