Good Carbs Cut Heart Disease Risk
 (HealthDayNews, 2/23/04)

Dr. Mark A. Pereira of the University of Minnesota, and team, analyzed data on diet and fiber gathered from 10 American and European studies, which included a total of more than 336,000 adult participants. The researchers found a significant link between consuming a diet high in fiber-rich foods—like whole grains, fruits and vegetables—and a reduced risk of heart disease and cardiac fatalities. Dr. Pereira notes high-quality carbohydrate foods, like whole grains; are beneficial; whereas, highly processed foods with empty carbohydrates, like white bread and white rice, are not.