Whole Grains in your Diet Whole grains have many benefits in the daily diet that may help with cardiovascular disease, diabetes type 2, and obesity. They may help increase dietary fiber which helps regulate cholesterol, may assist with blood glucose regulation, and obese people may lose weight. What is a whole grain? It is a grain that has not be processed or had any part removed. It will contain the bran, germ, and endosperm. Each one of these parts of the grain contain nutrients that are beneficial for good health. The bran contains antioxidants, some B vitamins and fiber. The germ has everything necessary to begin a new life including protein, B vitamins, minerals, and some fat which is considered healthy. The endosperm is where the new plant would obtain its food. Whole grains provide fiber and vary from the type of grains available for people to eat. What are Some Benefits? Whole grains may have an effect on insulin levels which help to regulate glucose in the body. Lowering levels of insulin can result in less stress on other cells in the body. These other cells may have an impact in the delay of the onset of diabetes. Consuming more than two servings per day may lower the risk for women who are postmenopausal in the development of type 2 diabetes. A diet that is high in whole grains may provide a protective layer in the intestinal region. This may help to slow down the absorption process thereby lowering the glucose response in the body and lowering the risk for type 2 diabetes. A diet incorporating whole grains may also help with weight loss. Whole grains may also help a person to experience the feeling of being fuller longer between meals. This may help to decrease the amount of foods that are consumed and lower the amount of excess energy that is consumed later in the day during snacks or main meals. Consuming less energy than is needed may help in weight loss. Diets that are comprised of whole grains have an effect on blood cholesterol levels and may help with in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Whole grains lower have been shown to lower total cholesterol as well as LDL, the bad cholesterol in blood lipid profiles. Blood pressure may also be affected with a diet that is high in whole grains. Using whole grains to lower cholesterol could help with further prevention of cardiac incidents. What is the recommended amount of whole grain to consume each day? The United States Department of Agriculture recommends three ounces of grains per day for 2 year old children to adults. It is suggested that at least half of the grains consumed come from whole grains each day. The recommended amount varies with both age and gender, however, from the age of 9 a minimum of three ounces of grains should be consumed by every individual. Whole grains come in many forms such as wheat, barley, corn, oats and many others. 500 words

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Whole Grains in your Diet

Whole grains have many benefits in the daily diet that may help with cardiovascular disease, diabetes type 2, and obesity. They may help increase dietary fiber which helps regulate

cholesterol, may assist with blood glucose regulation, and obese people may lose weight. What is a whole grain? It is a grain that has not be processed or had any part removed. It will

contain the bran, germ, and endosperm. Each one of these parts of the grain contain nutrients that are beneficial for good health. The bran contains antioxidants, some B vitamins and fiber. The

germ has everything necessary to begin a new life including protein, B vitamins, minerals, and some fat which is considered healthy. The endosperm is where the new plant would obtain its food. Whole grains provide fiber and vary from the type of grains available for people to eat.

What are Some Benefits? Whole grains may have an effect on insulin levels which help to

regulate glucose in the body. Lowering levels of insulin can result in less stress on other cells in the body. These other cells may have an impact in the delay of the onset of diabetes. Consuming more than two servings per day may lower the risk for women who are postmenopausal in the

development of type 2 diabetes. A diet that is high in whole grains may provide a protective layer in the intestinal region. This may help to slow down the absorption process thereby

lowering the glucose response in the body and lowering the risk for type 2 diabetes. A diet incorporating whole grains may also help with weight loss.

Whole grains may also help a person to experience the feeling of being fuller longer between meals. This may help to decrease the amount of foods that are consumed and lower the amount

of excess energy that is consumed later in the day during snacks or main meals. Consuming less energy than is needed may help in weight loss.

Diets that are comprised of whole grains have an effect on blood cholesterol levels and may help

with in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Whole grains lower have been shown to lower

total cholesterol as well as LDL, the bad cholesterol in blood lipid profiles. Blood pressure may

also be affected with a diet that is high in whole grains. Using whole grains to lower cholesterol

could help with further prevention of cardiac incidents.

What is the recommended amount of whole grain to consume each day? The United States Department of Agriculture recommends three ounces of grains per day for 2

year old children to adults. It is suggested that at least half of the grains consumed come from whole grains each day. The recommended amount varies with both age and gender, however,

from the age of 9 a minimum of three ounces of grains should be consumed by every individual.

Whole grains come in many forms such as wheat, barley, corn, oats and many others.

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