Aspirin May Prevent Diabetes

A study published in the American Journal of Medicine indicates that taking aspirin regularly may help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.In the study,22,000 men were followed for 22 years.Those who took aspirin were 14% less likely to contract type 2 diabetes.Men are up to 2.5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than women.Consuming 25-38 grams of fiber a day may also ward off the disease,as well as cardiovascular problems.Cereal,whole grain bread and oatmeal are good sources of fiber.

Health Uncle:Whole Grain Helps

Typically,an American eats 12 grams of fiber a day,but 25-38 grams are recommended to lower cholesterol,control weight,and prevent conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.Researchers at the University of Minnesota followed 14,000 American adults for 13 years.Their study showed that the participants who ate one extra serving of whole grains a day were seven percent less likely to experience heart failure.

Whole grain foods include oatmeal,cereal and wheat bread.Developing a taste for dark bread may help you considerably.Many oat cereals are available,including inexpensive private label cereals.The same holds true for wheat bread.

Health Uncle:Whole Grain Foods

Whole grain foods offer a number of health benefits.That's why the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends at least three ounces of whole grains a day for most adults.That would be three slices of whole grain bread or one cup of whole grain boxed cereal,or one-half cup of cooked whole grain rice,cereal or pasta.The benefits are reduced cholesterol levels and better digestion from the fiber in whole grains;stronger bones and muscles from the magnesium;a stronger immune system from the selenium in whole grains;and B vitamins,plus iron and zinc.Consider eating some whole grain foods such as 100% wheat bread,brown rice,oatmeal or whole grain waffles today.