BENEFITS OF WHOLE GRAINS

As many of us may now, there are numerous health benefits of whole grains. Diets rich in whole grains are known for helping in weight loss as well. Whole grain foods comprise of the complete grain seed, including its bran and its germ.

Nutritional benefits: Whole grains are rich in antioxidants, which fight diseases, as well as vitamins, and minerals. Whole grains are high in fiber, thus, they support the regulation of our digestive system. Furthermore, they contain 10%-15% protein and phytochemicals.

Weight loss: Whole grains are more filling, consequently they help us eating less and can help lose weight. Studies show that people who regularly include whole grains in their diet have a lower risk of obesity as well as lower cholesterol levels.

Health benefits: Multiple research projects have also shown that consumption of whole grains reduces the risk of heart disease, strokes, and also the risks of diabetes and cancer, just to name a few.

Examples of whole grains are:

Whole wheat

Whole rye

Brown rice

Wild rice

Whole oats

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To read more about whole grains and weight loss:

http://www.wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/health-studies-on-whole-grains

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/5-easy-ways-to-lose-weight-and-improve-your-health?page=2

France Renewed Ban On Monsanto's GMO Maize

France is still concerned about the cultivation of MON810,  Monsanto's genetically modified maize crop, and started a new temporary ban on  MON810 maize - even though an earlier moratorium was anulled by France's highest court late last year.

The French governmet believes that GMOs pose "significant risks for the environment", which multiple recent scientific studies show. That's why it asked the European Commission last month to discontinue the authorization to sow genetically modified maize within the EU.


To read more check the following article:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/16/us-france-gmo-idUSBRE82F16I20120316

Alarming Report: Monsanto's Herbicide ‘Roundup’ Believed To Be Danger For Global Food Supply

According to a new research report, published in the journal Current Microbiology, the active ingredient glyphosate in Monsanto's infamous herbicide ‘Roundup’ is altering and destroying the micro biodiversity of the soil – thereby threatening the sustainability of the globe’s food supply. It compromises the health of the soil, on which all life depends.

More and more scientific evidence shows that glyphosate not only biodegrades slowly, but also goes down through the topsoil and accumulates in the groundwater, which is our source for drinking water. Glyphosate is also found in almost all air and rain samples collected in the US.

Microorganisms are known to be essential for the health of raw and fermented foods. But they are actually responsible for much more than that:  “Microorganisms participate quite literally at the root of the nitrogen, phosphate, oxygen and carbon cycles, and are therefore indispensable for the health of the entire biosphere. Astoundingly,…these soil microorganisms represent about 50 percent of the total biodiversity in terms of numbers of species.”

Using Roundup and compromising the health of fungi and the mycelium, in particular, is anticipated to cause severe harm to our planet: According to major mycologists,  mycelium are regarded to actually act as a 'network' within the biosphere, and all organisms on earth depend on this mechanism.

Despite all this scientific evidence, the USDA has not taken any action yet to stop this incredible threat posed on the ecological stability of our planet and food supply.

To Learn more read the following article: http://www.naturalnews.com/035221_Roundup_soil_health_food_supply.html#ixzz1pISzBYmk