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Follow the links below to information on the benefits of cereals in the diet.
Reviewed May 2008
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Fibre in food
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Better Health Channel
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Dietary fibre is found in the indigestible parts of plants. Good sources include wholegrain foods, fruits and vegetables. The main role of fibre is to keep the digestive system healthy. Fibre has also been shown to benefit diabetes, blood cholesterol levels and weight control.
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Nov 2007
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Cereals and wholegrain foods
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Better Health Channel
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Cereals and wholegrain foods can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases including coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and diverticular disease. Common cereal foods include bread, breakfast cereals and pasta.
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Nov 2007
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Whole grain foods for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Food products derived from cereal grains as wheat, rice, corn, rye, oat, and barley constitute a major part of the daily diet in many countries. In refined-grain products, the bran and germ of the grain, which contain the major amount of nutrients and d...
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Nov 2007
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Food allergy and intolerance
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Better Health Channel
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Some people are sensitive to particular foods like nuts, shellfish and cereals. The symptoms of food allergy include wheezing, stomach upsets and skin rashes. They are caused by an immune system response or some other chemical reaction in the body. Professional diagnosis is important, because other medical conditions may share the same symptoms.
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Aug 2007
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Dietary fibre
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myDr
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| Description: |
Dietary fibre is mainly made up of types of carbohydrate that your body can't digest or absorb. A diet that's high in fibre is good for your health.
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Oct 2006
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Eating for a healthy heart
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myDr
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You can make a huge difference to the health of your heart, and your general well-being, just by making a few simple changes to your diet.
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Jul 2006
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A healthy breakfast may reduce risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease
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Healthy Eating Club
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A healthy breakfast may reduce risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Breakfast may help control appetite and reduce the risk of overeating later in the day. However, if the breakfast is not healthy (i.e low in fibre and made up of refined cereals) there is no reduction in obesity/diabetes risk.
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May 2003
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| Title: |
Carbohydrates and fibre
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| Publisher: |
Healthy Eating Club
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Dietary fibre is found in cereals, fruits and vegetables. Fibre is made up of the indigestible parts or compounds of the plant that pass relatively unchanged through our stomach and intestines, although bacteria in the large intestine can partly digest fibre through fermentation.
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Oct 2002
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Bread in the diet
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myDr
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Bread is inexpensive, low in fat and healthy. It is a valuable source of protein, carbohydrate, dietary fibre and many vitamins and minerals.
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May 2002
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How well are Australians eating?
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Healthy Eating Club
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| Description: |
Dietary surveys conducted in 1993 (CSIRO) and 1995 (Commonwealth) describe the the food and nutrient intakes of Australians.
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| Date: |
Nov 2001
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The bread of the 21st century
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Nutrition Australia
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| Description: |
Text of the 1998 Jo Rogers Memorial Oration. Discusses the issue of salt in food, its affect on health and how it can be avoided or minimised.
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Jan 1998
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How healthy is a vegetarian diet?
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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The health benefits of a vegetarian diet.
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Feb 1996
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