The Claim

A diet rich in whole grains and minimally processed carbohydrates is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease compared to diets high in refined grains, based on observational evidence that links higher fiber and whole food intake to improved lipid and inflammatory profiles.

Source: Effects of dietary fats versus carbohydrates on coronary heart disease: A review of the evidence

What the research says

Roughly balanced

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Correlation
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In plain English

Eating more whole grains like oats and brown rice instead of white bread and pastries may help lower your risk of heart disease because they help keep your cholesterol and inflammation in check.

See the scientific wording

A diet rich in whole grains and minimally processed carbohydrates is associated with lower coronary heart disease risk compared to diets high in refined grains, based on observational evidence linking fiber and whole food intake to improved lipid and inflammatory profiles.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Effects of dietary fats versus carbohydrates on coronary heart disease: A review of the evidence

    This study says eating whole grains like brown rice and oats instead of white bread and sugary snacks helps lower heart disease risk, which is exactly what the claim says.

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