Include more dietary fiber and whole grains in your diet to reduce the risk of NCDs
People who eat higher levels of dietary fiber and whole grains have lower rates of non-communicable diseases compared with people who eat lesser amounts. In a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in The Lancet, Jan. 10, 2019, a 15-30% decrease in all-cause and cardiovascular related mortality was noted when comparing people who eat the highest amount of fibre to those who eat the least. Eating fibre-rich foods also reduced incidence of coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer by 16-24%.
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