Cereals

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Reviewed June 2009

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Title:	Eating for a healthy heart - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	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.
Date:	Aug 2009

Title:	Cereal grains
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Information on the nutritive value of cereal grains, written by professional health specialists.
Date:	Jun 2009

Title:	Fibre, wholegrain cereals and cancer prevention
Publisher:	The Cancer Council Australia
Description:	Cancer Council Australia's position statement on fibre, wholegrain cereals and cancer.
Date:	Jun 2009

Title:	Bread - what's best for my health?
Publisher:	The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:	Wholemeal, rye, multigrain, high-fibre, gluten-free, sourdough, soy and linseed - there are lots of interesting breads to choose from these days. Bread is one of our oldest foods and even today is still considered a staple.
Date:	Feb 2009

Title:	Food allergy and intolerance
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Food allergy is an immune response while food intolerance is a chemical reaction. Symptoms of food allergy include wheezing, stomach upsets and skin rashes. Symptoms of food intolerance are similar to food allergy, but can be associated with conditions including asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Some food allergens include nuts, shellfish, milk, egg and soy products. Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock is an extreme allergic reaction and can be life threatening.
Date:	Aug 2008

Title:	Fibre in food
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Dietary fibre is found in the indigestible parts of plants. Good sources of fibre include wholegrain foods, fruits and vegetables. Drinking lots of fluid is also important to avoid constipation.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.
Date:	Apr 2008

Title:	Cereals and wholegrain foods
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	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.
Date:	Jan 2008

Title:	Wholegrain cereals for coronary heart disease
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Wholegrain foods encompass a range of products and examples are wholegrain wheat, rice, maize and oats. The term wholegrain also includes milled wholegrains such as oatmeal and wholemeal wheat. The evidence found by this review is limited to wholegrain ...
Date:	Jan 2007

Title:	Dietary fibre - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
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.
Date:	Oct 2006

Title:	Whole grain foods for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	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...
Date:	May 2006

Title:	A healthy breakfast may reduce risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease
Publisher:	Healthy Eating Club
Description:	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.
Date:	May 2003

Title:	Carbohydrates and Fibre
Publisher:	Healthy Eating Club
Description:	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.
Date:	Oct 2002

Title:	Bread in the diet - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Bread is inexpensive, low in fat and healthy. It is a valuable source of protein, carbohydrate, dietary fibre and many vitamins and minerals.
Date:	May 2002

Title:	How well are Australians eating?
Publisher:	Healthy Eating Club
Description:	Dietary surveys conducted in 1993 (CSIRO) and 1995 (Commonwealth) describe the the food and nutrient intakes of Australians.
Date:	Nov 2001

Title:	Core food groups for different age groups or status
Publisher:	Healthy Eating Club
Description:	This table presents the core food groups and the recommended daily intake for different age groups or status.
Date:	Mar 2001

Title:	How healthy is a vegetarian diet?
Publisher:	Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:	The health benefits of a vegetarian diet.
Date:	Feb 1996

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