People who eat whole nutrient-dense foods have better health outcomes and lower healthcare expenses compared to those who do not.
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People who eat whole nutrient-dense foods have better health outcomes and lower healthcare expenses compared to those who do not.
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Consumption of whole nutrient-dense foods is associated with improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.
Eating whole nutrient-dense foods like whole grains delivers fiber and antioxidants that reach the gut, where bacteria break down the fiber to produce compounds that calm inflammation and strengthen the gut lining. These compounds also reduce harmful chemical damage to DNA in the colon, which prevents cells from turning cancerous. At the same time, the slow release of sugar from these foods lowers insulin levels, which stops signals that would otherwise make abnormal cells grow faster.
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Study: Healthcare Cost Savings Associated with Increased Whole Grain Consumption among Australian Adults
People who eat more whole grains like oats and brown rice save money on healthcare because they get sick less often with diabetes and heart disease. This shows that eating healthy whole foods can make us healthier and cut medical costs.
Study: Whole Grain Intakes Are Associated with Healthcare Cost Savings Following Reductions in Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Total Cancer Mortality in Australia: A Cost-of-Illness Model
People who eat more whole grains like brown rice and whole wheat bread get less cancer and save the healthcare system millions of dollars. This shows that eating healthy whole foods can make people healthier and cut medical costs.
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