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Refined Grains

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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Refined grains are processed in a way to remove the bran and germ (the layers that make up whole grains). Examples include white rice, white bread, white pasta, and white flour.

Refined Grains is most often used for Other.

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

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Whole grains, compared to refined grains, alter the gut microbiome and improve blood lipids in children

In this randomized crossover study in children, whole grains (oats and rye) reduced LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, altered the gut microbiome, and reduced the incidence of fatigue, compared to refined grains.

Changes in carbohydrate intake and weight gain

The association between food groups and liver cancer

Cereal intake and mortality: Are whole grains better than refined grains?

Comparing the effects of nonfried potatoes vs. refined grains on cardiometabolic health