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