Increasing your intake of whole grains is a very easy way to start living a healthier lifestyle. Research shows that a diet high in whole grains can help prevent some of the leading causes of death in the United States.
According to the US Dietary Guidelines an average adult should eat 3 to 7 servings of whole grains every day. On average refined flour has 25% less protein and significantly less fiber. Not to mention a substantial loss of 17 key vitamins and minerals.
Eating Whole Grains helps to:
- reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke
- reduce the risk of type 2 Diabetes
- reduce the risk of colorectal cancer
- maintain a healthy weight
- reduce the risk of asthma
Whole Grain means that the entire seed of the plant is used. The seeds are made up of three parts; Bran, Germ & Endosperm. The bran is the hard shell around the seed and is loaded with fiber and antioxidants. The Germ contains most of protein in the grain as well as some minerals and vitamins. The Endosperm contains carbohydrates as well as some protein and vitamins and is the part used in most refined flours.
There are many varieties of grains; wheat is the most common in America.
What are some different grain?
- Amaranth
- Barley
- Buckwheat
- Corn
- Millet
- Oat
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Rye
- Sorghum
- Teff
- Tritticale
- Wild rice
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