Whole grain foods contain all parts of the grain kernel whereas refined grains contain only the Endosperm.
Whole grains should be substituted for refined as much as possible. They are rich in vitamins,minerals, fiber and
phytochemicals"
Dietetics today- the official magazine for all B D A members. Carrie Ruxton quotes:
Wholegrain foods are a valuable part of a healthy,balanced diet and could help lower chronic disease risk such as :
• Hypertension,
• Cardiovascular vascular disease
• Cholesterol
• Stroke
• Type 2 diabetes
• Obesity by reducing feelings of hunger
• Colo-rectal cancer and better gut health"
Good sources of wholegrain include:
• wholegrain breakfast cereals
• wholegrain bread and snacks
• Brown rice
• oatmeal/porridge
• wholewheat pasta
• nuts
• quinoa
• popcorn
• soya granules
• wholewheat flour
• cracked wheat
"Improved labeling and official wholegrain recommendation would help to boost intakes in the UK."
US/canada recommends three or more servings of wholegrains per day.
A portion of wholegrain:
• 1 cup(30 g)wholegrain breakfast cereal
• 1/2 cup cooked/25 g uncooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup cooked/30 g uncooked oatmeal/porridge
• 1 slice wholegrain bread
• 1 very small (25 g) muffin