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Cereals
10.3 Health benefits associated with eating cereals
Whole-grain cereals contain a variety of potentially protective food components including: ~ anti-oxidants such vitamin E, selenium, zinc ~ phytochemicals such as phenolic acids and lignans (a class of phytoestrogens) ~ dietary fibre Whole-grain cereals may be important in protecting against: ~ heart disease ~ cancer ~ diabetes
