Whole grains are a healthy part of any diet, but they’re especially great for your ticker. With a good dose of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, almost all whole grains are beneficial for your health. But when asked to choose the top one for cardiovascular health, nutrition experts agree on one that’s probably already in your pantry and may be a regular part of your breakfast table. Read on to find out the top whole grain for heart health, what makes it so beneficial and a few runner-up whole grains that deserve the silver and bronze medals.
It’s so difficult to pick just one, but multiple experts agree that oats are the best whole grain for heart health. Here’s why nutritionists choose oats as their heart-healthiest whole grain.
Oats are a rich source of soluble fiber beta-glucan, says Karnatz, citing research published in Nutrients. She explains that beta-glucan combines with water to form a gel-like substance in your GI tract.
