The most important meal of the day just got more important. If you start your day with whole grains, especially barley, you'll help keep your blood sugar in check after every meal throughout the day, claims a Swedish study. Additionally, it'll help your concentration and improve your memory.
The study's author credits this positive effect on whole grains having a low glycemic index (GI), which allows them to break down slowly, and indigestible carbohydrate, such as fiber, which ferment in the large intestine. The lower the GI and higher the indigestible carbohydrate content, the greater the impact on regulating blood sugar. The low GI is credited for helping promote better mental acuity.
Eating whole grains for breakfast will particularly help people who have great variations in blood sugar levels, which puts them at great risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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