Whole Grain Carbohydrates May Protect Against Oral Cancer And Gum Disease

Whole Grain Carbohydrates May Protect Against Oral Cancer And Gum Disease    

However, Processed Carbohydrates Increase Cavities – This Is Due To The Type Of Starches Each One Has    

According to a recent study, whole grain carbohydrates improve oral health, due to the type of starches it contains. Whole grain carbohydrates have slowly digestible starches, as in whole grains and legumes, while processed carbohydrates have rapidly digestible starches, like the ones in white bread, crackers, cakes, and pretzels. The starch found in the processed carbohydrates can be broken into sugars in the mouth, by the amylase found in the saliva. These sugars increase the risk of cavities and gum disease. On the other hand, the starches from whole grain carbohydrates decrease the risk of oral cancer and also protect again gum disease. More details click here.