Grains for Brains
By Shepherd Beck 7th Hour
Examples of grains
Rice
Bread
Cereal
Nutrients
The benefits of grains include Iron, Fiber and Vitamin B
Subgroups
Refined Grains - Removed bran and germ from the kernel and there is only endosperm.
Whole Grains - The whole kernel.
1 oz of Grain is?
A slice of bread
1 cup cereal
Or a half cup of rice
Health Benefits of Grain
Grains will give you carbohydrates which gives a lot of energy
They reduce the risk of heart disease
Whole grains help you manage your weight
They help with protection of the fetus during pregnancy
What to Look for on labels
Look for ingredients such as brown rice, buckwheat, oatmeal and quinoa.
Food Label Tips
Stay away from labels such as "seven grain" "multigrain" or "cracked wheat"
Read the ingredients to figure out if it is a whole grain