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Monday, May 20, 2013

Whole Wheat: The whole truth!


Some foods (like wheat) can make an outstanding contribution to your meal plan; To be considered whole wheat, a grain must still contain the endosperm, bran and germ. Many processed or refined version of wheat contain only the endosperm. Wheat can be difficult to find in high-quality form; can be more commonly associated with adverse reactions than other foods; and can present more challenges to our food supply in terms of sustainability.
The health benefits of wheat depend entirely on the form in which you eat it. These benefits will be few if you select wheat that has been processed ,In the process of making 60% extraction flour, over half of the vitamin B1, B2, B3, E, folic acid, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, iron, and fiber are lost.If you select 100% whole wheat products, however, the bran and the germ of the wheat will remain in your meals, and the health benefits will be impressive and this qualified whole wheat (in its original non-enriched form) as a very good source of dietary fiber and manganese, and as a good source of magnesium.
Women Who Eat Whole Grains Weigh Less, A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition underscores the importance of choosing whole rather than refined wheat to maintain a healthy body weight, Whole wheat is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B and fiber. Fiber has shown to help individuals lose weight.
Whole Grains Substantially Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk because Whole grains are a rich source of magnesium, a mineral that acts as a co-factor for more than 300 enzymes, including enzymes involved in the body’s use of glucose and insulin secretion.
Other benefits indicated by recent studies include:
  • reduced risk of asthma
  • healthier carotid arteries
  • reduction of inflammatory disease risk
  • lower risk of colorectal cancer
  • healthier blood pressure levels
  • less gum disease and tooth loss

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