Whole Grains: Not as Healthy as Thought

Whole grains have long been hailed as essential in a balanced diet, but recent evidence challenges this belief. Correlational studies, like the Pure Study involving 18,000 people, have linked grain consumption to higher mortality rates, opposing the idea that whole grains promote longevity. Dr. Bickman highlights studies showing adverse metabolic effects from high carbohydrate diets rich in whole grains, countering the conventional view. Causal evidence, such as a comparison of high-fat Dash Diet vs. conventional Dash Diet, demonstrates that reducing whole grains can improve heart health markers.