Bulgur is made from cracked whole grains. -significantly improves total cholesterol and LDL/bad cholesterol BRAN multi-layered outer skin that contains antioxidants, B vitamins, & fiber Spelt is a type of wheat (hulled). Sorghum is a cereal grain. Couscous is not a type of grain; it's a type of pasta. -reduces risks of chronic disease Whole grains are the entire seed/kernel of the plant. ENDOSPERM germ's food supply (energy, photosynthesis)
-less inflammation www.wholegrains council.org -significantly improves c- reactive protein (a measure of inflammation) The endosperm contains starchy carbohydrates, proteins, and small amounts of vitamins and minerals. -lowers risk of colorectal cancer 5%= low 10%= moderate 20%= high Half your grains should be whole grains The husk protects the seed from sunlight, water, pests, & disease. Whole wheat vs. whole grain? GERM embryo with ability to sprout a new plant. Benefits are greatest when you have at least 3 servings of whole grain daily wheat, corn, rice, oats, barley, quinoa, sorghum, spelt, rye...eat in WHOLE form -better weight management -significantly improves hemoglobin A1c (measure of blood sugar control) The husk is the outer inedible part. Quinoa is an edible seed. The average adult needs 6 ounces of grains daily. The germ contains B vitamins, some protein, minerals, & fat. Bulgur is made from cracked whole grains. -significantly improves total cholesterol and LDL/bad cholesterol BRAN multi-layered outer skin that contains antioxidants, B vitamins, & fiber Spelt is a type of wheat (hulled). Sorghum is a cereal grain. Couscous is not a type of grain; it's a type of pasta. -reduces risks of chronic disease Whole grains are the entire seed/kernel of the plant. ENDOSPERM germ's food supply (energy, photosynthesis) -less inflammation www.wholegrains council.org -significantly improves c- reactive protein (a measure of inflammation) The endosperm contains starchy carbohydrates, proteins, and small amounts of vitamins and minerals. -lowers risk of colorectal cancer 5%= low 10%= moderate 20%= high Half your grains should be whole grains The husk protects the seed from sunlight, water, pests, & disease. Whole wheat vs. whole grain? GERM embryo with ability to sprout a new plant. Benefits are greatest when you have at least 3 servings of whole grain daily wheat, corn, rice, oats, barley, quinoa, sorghum, spelt, rye...eat in WHOLE form -better weight management -significantly improves hemoglobin A1c (measure of blood sugar control) The husk is the outer inedible part. Quinoa is an edible seed. The average adult needs 6 ounces of grains daily. The germ contains B vitamins, some protein, minerals, & fat.
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Bulgur is made from cracked whole grains.
-significantly improves total cholesterol and LDL/bad cholesterol
BRAN
multi-layered outer skin that contains antioxidants, B vitamins, & fiber
Spelt is a type of wheat (hulled).
Sorghum is a cereal grain.
Couscous is not a type of grain; it's a type of pasta.
-reduces risks of chronic disease
Whole grains are the entire seed/kernel of the plant.
ENDOSPERM
germ's food supply (energy, photosynthesis)
-less inflammation
www.wholegrains
council.org
-significantly improves c-reactive protein (a measure of inflammation)
The endosperm contains starchy carbohydrates, proteins, and small amounts of vitamins and minerals.
-lowers risk of colorectal cancer
5%= low
10%= moderate
20%= high
Half your grains should be whole grains
The husk protects the seed from sunlight, water, pests, & disease.
Whole wheat vs. whole grain?
GERM
embryo with ability to sprout a new plant.
Benefits are greatest when you have at least 3 servings of whole grain daily
wheat, corn, rice, oats, barley, quinoa, sorghum, spelt, rye...eat in WHOLE form
-better weight management
-significantly improves hemoglobin A1c (measure of blood sugar control)
The husk is the outer inedible part.
Quinoa is an edible seed.
The average adult needs 6 ounces of grains daily.
The germ contains B vitamins, some protein, minerals, & fat.
