Ep. 20 Whole grain versus refined grain : A small change can go a long way!

White or brown rice? White or brown pasta?Whole wheat or white bread? Whole grain versus refined grain can be another small change you can implement to improve your child's insulin sensitivity and risk for diabetes.  A great study was done in children that measured that effect in the lab. The details of this study are :Whole Grain Intake Is Associated with Lower Body Mass and Greater Insulin Sensitivity among Adolescents Lyn M. Steffen1, David R. Jacobs, Jr.1, Maureen A. Murtaugh1, Antoinette Moran2, Julia Steinberger2, Ching-Ping Hong1, and Alan R. Sinaiko2Am J Epidemiol 2003;158:243–250I hope this episode is helpful to you. If so, feel free to share it with your friends and family, so that more people can benefit from it. I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach. After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.Here's what makes this different:✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disordersBecause when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!📲 Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly emails packed with easy tips, clinical insights, and practical tools🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.Links30 Healthy Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/recipesSmoothies Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/smoothiesSubscribe to my newsletterlifestyleforteens.com/newsletter