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Video: A New Study Gives the Whole Story on Whole Grains 'A Whole Grain Diet Can Lower Risk of Heart Disease As Much As Prescription Drugs'

Posted on: Monday, 13 October 2008, 12:00 CDT

MINNEAPOLIS Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2008, the General Mills Bell Institute of Health concluded research suggesting that incorporating whole grain foods into a reduced calorie diet can result in lowering risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome and heart disease. In fact, a whole grain diet can lower the risk of heart disease as much as the use of statin drugs.

To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/benefitsofwholegrains/32737/

General Mills collaborated with three authorities on nutrition - Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD; Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton; and Cynthia Harriman, Director of Food and Nutrition Strategies at Oldways/Whole Grains Council. These experts share their expertise on a variety of whole grains-related topics, including -

-- Along with a reduced risk of heart disease, consuming whole grains also has more noticeable benefits, such as reduced belly fat. In fact, one recent study from Penn State University and Dr. Kris-Etherton showed that a diet including whole grains led to significantly greater weight loss in the abdominal region. -- Zelman demonstrates how to spot whole grain foods by simply checking packaging and identifying specific labeling.

The six videos, including one with an overview of the benefits of whole grain, provide insight on whole grain diets and more. Topics include:

-- More grains, better health -- Fiber is only part of the whole grain story -- Whole grains make hearts happy -- Mom was right! Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day -- Not all grains are created equal -- Whole grains for your whole health About General Mills and Big G Kid cereals

All General Mills Big G Kid cereals contain 12 essential vitamins and minerals and offer at least eight grams of whole grain per serving. General Mills Big G is the only leading line of kid cereals with both calcium and vitamin D in every product. All Big G Kid cereals will contain no more than 12 grams of sugar per serving by the end of 2008.

Video: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/benefitsofwholegrains/32737/

General Mills, Inc.

CONTACT: Kristen Goldberg, General Mills, kristen.goldberg@genmills.com,+1-763-293-1562; Isaac Sorensen, Padilla Speer Beardsley Inc.,isorensen@psbpr.com, +1-612-455-1749

Source: PRNewswire

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