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The latest research

The Healthy Grain is committed to remaining on the forefront of wholegrain & gut health research. We’ve selected some of the most interesting, recent research papers and summarised them for your convenience.

Swapping White for High-Fibre Bread Increases Faecal Abundance of Short-Chain Fatty Acid-Producing Bacteria and Microbiome Diversity: A Randomized, Controlled, Decentralized Trial

Swapping White for High-Fibre Bread Increases Faecal Abundance of Short-Chain Fatty Acid-Producing Bacteria and Microbiome Diversity: A Randomized, Controlled, Decentralized Trial

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Impact of prebiotics on immune response: from the bench to the clinic

Impact of prebiotics on immune response: from the bench to the clinic

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Prebiotic potential of cereal components

Prebiotic potential of cereal components

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Different dietary fibre sources and risks of colorectal cancer and adenoma: a dose response meta-analysis of prospective studies

Different dietary fibre sources and risks of colorectal cancer and adenoma: a dose response meta-analysis of prospective studies

Effects of a high-prebiotic diet versus probiotic supplements versus synbiotics on adult mental health
Effects of a high-prebiotic diet versus probiotic supplements versus synbiotics on adult mental health

Effects of a high-prebiotic diet versus probiotic supplements versus synbiotics on adult mental health

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Short-term effect of additional daily dietary fibre intake on appetite, satiety, gastrointestinal comfort, acceptability, and feasibility

Short-term effect of additional daily dietary fibre intake on appetite, satiety, gastrointestinal comfort, acceptability, and feasibility

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Scientific opinion on the substantiation of a health claim relation to barley beta-glucans and lowering of blood cholesterol and reduced risk of (coronary) heart disease

Scientific opinion on the substantiation of a health claim relation to barley beta-glucans and lowering of blood cholesterol and reduced risk of (coronary) heart disease

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Combined effects of BARLEYMAX™ and cocoa polyphenols on colonic microbiota and bacterial metabolites in vitro

Combined effects of BARLEYMAX™ and cocoa polyphenols on colonic microbiota and bacterial metabolites in vitro

A Mediterranean spread of healthy food including tomatoes, ginger, pears, avocados, carrots, nuts, herbs and spices.
Developing a Mediterranean Healthy Food Basket and an Updated Australian Healthy Food Basket Modelled on the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

Developing a Mediterranean Healthy Food Basket and an Updated Australian Healthy Food Basket Modelled on the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating

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