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Exploring the Benefits of Cow’s Milk and Breakfast Cereal: What’s for Breakfast?

Exploring the Benefits of Cow’s Milk and Breakfast Cereal: What’s for Breakfast?

A recent study the HNRU collaborated on investigated the effect of cow milk formulations with altered amounts and proportions of whey and casein proteins, consumed with a typical bowl of high-carbohydrate breakfast cereal, on blood sugar response, along with feelings of fullness and subsequent lunch intake in 32 healthy young adults.

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Glycaemic Response of Millet Products

Glycaemic Response of Millet Products

Researchers examined four products made of 100% proso millet (Panicum milaceum) in the form of a porridge, an extruded snack, a biscuit, and a couscous-like product, and compared its glycaemic response to the same product types composed of corn.

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Purple Wheat Bioavailability Study

Purple Wheat Bioavailability Study

A recent research study in the HNRU at the University of Guelph looked at these phytochemicals and whether they are absorbed by the body after consuming purple wheat products. They also looked at the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects it provides for the body.

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Why study phytochemicals in grain products?

Why study phytochemicals in grain products?

Phytochemicals, are biologically active compounds that come from plants.  These are naturally occurring compounds found in fruits, vegetables and grains. Phytochemicals are known for having beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. For human health, these compounds are important for preventing oxidative stress from free radicals that contribute to aging and chronic disease.

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