Since the low carbohydrate diet craze has
settled down, the forgotten wonders of whole grains can steal
the limelight. As most of you know, all carbohydrates are
not evil. In fact, its carbohydrates like whole grain that
the body can reap the ultimate nutritional benefits. To help
you get reacquainted with the benefits of whole grains, Help
and Information.com has compiled a list of reasons and facts
to add whole grains to your diet:
• Whole
grains are beneficial carbohydrates rich in nutrition and
fiber.
• Unlike
other carbohydrates whole grains contain moderate amounts
of fat
• What
make whole grain delicious and nutritious to eat are their
myriad of shapes, sizes and proportions. For instance, whole
grain range from large kernels of popcorn to diminutive rye
seeds.
• Each
type of grain is considered a viable source of complex carbohydrates,
numerous vitamins and minerals.
• Grain
contain valuable nutrients that are extracted from the seeds
of plants. When whole grain is in its entire form, it included
a number of elements (germ, bran and endosperm).
• Non-refined
grains (non-processed) are naturally low in fat and better
then processed grains.
• Whole
grains serve as excellent sources of fiber.
Both
white rice and white flour are refined grains because the
nutritional components of the grain bran and germ are extracted.
Even though white rice and wheat flour can be fortified with
vitamins and minerals, these nutrients are supplement into
the grain following the milling process. As a result, they
lack the nutritional value of whole grains.
• Loaded
with an abundance of vital nutrients, whole grains contain
potassium, selenium, and magnesium.
Healthy
eating tip: Use whole grain foods to add texture, flavor and
nutritional value in baked goods. Always choose whole-grain
food opposed to refined grain foods.
