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The Whole truth about Whole Grains In fact, whole grains are a good source of B vitamins, Vitamin E, magnesium, iron and fiber, as well as other valuable antioxidants not found in some fruits and vegetables. Whole grains have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease by decreasing cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and blood coagulation. Whole grains have also been found to reduce the risks of many types of cancer. www.healthcastle.com /whole-grains.shtml   (509 words)

Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University Whole grains are also sources of phytosterols, compounds that decrease serum cholesterol by interfering with the intestinal absorption of cholesterol (25). Although the protective effects of whole grains against various types of cancer are not as well established as those against diabetes and cardiovascular disease, numerous case-control studies have found inverse associations between various measures of whole grain intake and cancer risk (27,28). Whole grain intakes approaching 3 servings daily are associated with significant reductions in chronic disease risk in populations with relatively low whole grain intakes. lpi.oregonstate.edu /infocenter/foods/grains   (2138 words)

Whole grain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Whole grains are cereal grains which retain the bran and germ as well as the endosperm, in contrast to refined grains which retain only the endosperm. Whole grains are often more expensive than refined grains because their higher oil content is susceptible to rancidification, complicating processing, storage, and transport. Whole grains are believed to be nutritionally superior to refined grains, richer in dietary fiber, antioxidants, protein (and in particular the amino acid lysine), dietary minerals (including magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and selenium), and vitamins (including niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin E). en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Whole_grain   (375 words)

MyPyramid.gov - Inside The Pyramid - What foods are in the grain group? Grains are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel -- the bran, germ, and endosperm. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins. www.mypyramid.gov /pyramid/grains.html   (256 words)

Whole Grains This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life, but is also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins. Whole grains are a source of fiber, which grabs onto toxins as it makes its way through the digestive system. Popcorn is a whole grain food which makes it a high-quality carbohydrate source that is not only low in calories, but a good source of fiber. www.popcorn.org /nutrition/pcgrains.cfm?usernav=html   (347 words)

Whole Grains Whole grain wheat and rye, which have insoluble fiber, are clearly beneficial, but oats, which have soluble fiber, have not been found to lower death rates despite their ability to lower cholesterol somewhat. Whole Grain Effect Not Cholesterol Related: Between 1996 and 2001 an accumulation of five very large cohort studies in the USA, Finland and Norway have all reported that subjects consuming relatively large amounts of whole grain cereals have significantly lower rates of coronary heart disease. Whole Grains and Polyunsaturated Fats Good Against Diabetes: a higher intake of polyunsaturated fat and possibly long-chain n-3 fatty acids could be beneficial, whereas a higher intake of saturated fat and trans-fat could adversely affect glucose metabolism and insulin resistance. www.modern-psychiatry.com /whole_grains.htm   (1483 words)

Whole Grain Diets Whole grain diets are not specific diets but instead represent a low fat, high fiber approach to losing weight and improving your health. Whole grains are not processed and are found in breads, cereals, and pastas. Breads and pastas made with whole grains are high in fiber, low in energy density, and low in fat. www.weight-loss-professional.com /whole-grain-diets.html   (550 words)

Whole grains, the other carbohydrates Whole grains are complex carbohydrates that help lower the risk of developing some life threatening, nutrition-related diseases. Whole grains are mainly associated with providing roughage in the diet, keeping the digestive system free flowing and healthy. The outer portion of the grain is the bran. www.ext.colostate.edu /pubs/columncc/cc040427.html   (710 words)

Whole grains grow popular Whole grains include wheat, corn, rice, oats and others when these foods are eaten in their "whole" form. Grains vary in their nutritional composition, but all are good sources of B vitamins, some protein and several minerals including calcium, magnesium and potassium. For example, a serving of whole grains includes two-thirds of a cup of whole-grain cereal, a half-cup of oatmeal, two cups of popcorn, a slice of whole-grain bread, or one-third cup of whole-wheat pasta. www.azcentral.com /arizonarepublic/news/articles/0301grains01.html   (1161 words)

ACS :: Whole grains get a new look Eating whole grain foods reduced cancer risk in the oral cavity and pharynx, esophagus, larynx, stomach, colon, rectum, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, breast, endometrium, ovary, prostate, bladder and kidney, the study found. Respondents with cancer were grouped by the amount of whole grain foods they ate, as well as by their age and cancer type. In explaining these results, the researchers noted that, compared to refined grains, whole grains are much richer in fiber and several nutrients, such as antioxidants, which are generally recommended as an important part of the diet. www.cancer.org /docroot/NWS/content/NWS_2_1x_Whole_grains_get_a_new_look.asp   (590 words)

Whole Grains Whole sweet corn may be added to soups, casseroles, breads, salsa, etc. Fresh sweet corn on the cob is excellent raw or lightly steamed. Whole wheat berries come in two main varieties: hard red spring wheat, which is high in fiber but low in gluten and is made into pastry flour and hard red winter wheat, which is higher in protein and gluten and is ground into bread flour. Whole wheat bread flour is used primarily in bread baking. www.livrite.com /wholegrains.htm   (2493 words)

Be Kind to Your Grains When grains are properly prepared through soaking, sprouting or sour leavening, the friendly bacteria of the microscopic world do some of our digesting for us in a container, just as these same lactobacilli do their work in the first and second stomachs of the herbivores. Grains are laced with pesticides during the growing season and in storage; they are milled at high temperatures so that their fatty acids turn rancid. Slurries of grain are forced through tiny holes at high temperatures and pressures in giant extruders, a process that destroys nutrients and turns the proteins in grains into veritable poisons. www.westonaprice.org /foodfeatures/be_kind.html   (1142 words)

USA Swimming - Nutrition Articles Whole grain foods are produced with all three parts of a grain you would find in an open field: the bran, the endosperm and the germ. Examples of whole grain food servings are: one cup of whole-wheat pasta, a half-cup of sweet potatoes, two cups of air popped popcorn, half a cup of oatmeal, a slice of whole grain bread, or an ounce of bran cereal. In addition, the Vitamin E found in whole grains is an antioxidant to help boost your immune system to combat the stress and wear and tear of your body caused by high volumes of training. www.usaswimming.org /USASWeb/ViewMiscArticle.aspx?TabId=436&Alias=Rainbow&Lang=en&mid=678&ItemId=2548   (967 words)

The Whole Grain Guide If people don't know whether they're eating whole grains, they can't accurately report their intake to researchers who are trying to find out if whole-grain-eaters are healthier. Despite the difficulties, researchers are unearthing new clues that whole grains may reduce the risk of disease. People may be confused about whether their breads and cereals are whole grain, but when it comes to pasta, they know. www.cspinet.org /nah/wwheat.html   (2568 words)

Whole Grains Bureau - Questions & Answers The bran is the outer layer of the grain kernel and includes high amounts of various nutrients, including fibre, minerals and protein. What we do know for certain is that whole grains are a benefit to overall bowel health because people who eat them have bulkier stools, usually have less incidence of hemorroids or diverticular disease and are much less likely to suffer from constipation. The fibre found in whole grains promotes faster elimination of waste products from the body and in doing so, the colon is not left in contact with potentially harmful and possibly cancer-causing substances for long periods of time. www.wholegrainsbureau.ca /about_wg/qa.html   (1172 words)

Whole grains turn golden / Giants of the food industry heed call for healthier choices Whole grains can also be hard to identify in the market ("wheat" usually means brown-colored white bread, for instance); they can take longer to cook, and many cooks are at a loss as to how to use them. Whole grains consist of the entire grain seed, or kernel, including the bran, the germ and the endosperm. Whole grains that are cracked, crushed, flaked or ground are still whole grains if all three parts are used. sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/01/26/MNG12B0HHH1.DTL   (1829 words)

Oldways - Advocates for Better Eating and Drinking Whole grains are on a roll, concluded the experts at the "Just Ask for Whole Grains" conference held in Kansas City last week, the third such conference organized by Oldways and the Whole Grains Council since 2004. Serving more whole grains was the top change among school foodservice operations this year, with 85.1% reporting an increase, according to the School Nutrition Association's 2007 Trends Report. The "Whole Grains Challenge" National Winners are announced as Whole Grains is celebrated in September. www.oldwayspt.org   (1376 words)

Whole grains: Hearty options for a healthy diet - MayoClinic.com Whole grains are better sources of fiber and other important nutrients, such as selenium, potassium and magnesium. Whole grains haven't had their bran and germ removed by milling, making them better sources of fiber — the part of plant-based foods that your body doesn't digest. Add whole grains, such as cooked brown rice or whole-grain bread crumbs, to ground meat or poultry for extra body. www.mayoclinic.com /health/whole-grains/NU00204   (804 words)

Food Storage Knowledge .: Whole grains health benefits The main health benefits from whole grains come from the complete package of nutrients perfectly balanced and synergized by nature. Research suggests that antioxidants contained in whole grains may work synergistically with other compounds, including dietary fiber, to reduce your overall risk for heart disease. Whole grain foods influence carbohydrate metabolism and studies suggest that consuming whole grain foods may reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes frontiersurvival.net /knowledgebase/idx/0/009/article/Whole_grains_health_benefits.html   (195 words)

Whole Grains Guide : Healthy Living Whole Grains Guide : Food Network The guidelines are reviewed every five years and the new recommendation is that everyone should eat at least three servings per day of whole grains or at least half of the total servings from this group. Most grains are processed in some way before we can eat them and there's a wide spectrum from whole to fully refined. The benefits of whole grains seem to expand with every new scientific study--from helping prevent diseases from cancer to cardiovascular disease to keeping weight down by lowering the glycemic index and providing a long-lasting feeling of satiation. www.foodnetwork.com /food/lf_hl_whole_grains_guide/0,2677,FOOD_22517,00.html   (316 words)

Whole Grains: Every Day, Every Way | Lorna Sass In her new book, Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way, Lorna Sass has compiled an accessible and appealing reference for buying, storing, and cooking whole grains with 150 delicious recipes that will change the way you think about whole grains. Because this is not a vegetarian book--approximately half of the recipes include meat, poultry, and fish--the recipes will appeal to a broad range of cooks who would like to incorporate whole grains into their diets. Each grain is described in detail and cooks will discover the best ways to highlight their unique flavors and textures. www.randomhouse.com /crown/wholegrains   (267 words)

Page Not Found | The Whole Grains Council Information on whole grains for a gluten-free lifestyle The meaning of and qualifications for the Whole Grain Stamp Our huge selection of free educational materials on whole grains wholegrainscouncil.org /StampProdList.php   (140 words)

The Whole Grains Council The Whole Grains Council helps consumers find whole grain foods and understand their health benefits; helps manufacturers create delicious whole grain products; and helps the media write accurate, compelling stories about whole grains. Find healthy choices fast by choosing products that have the Whole Grain stamp. All information on this website is © 2003-2007, Oldways Preservation Trust/Whole Grains Council, unless otherwise noted. www.wholegrainscouncil.org   (72 words)

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