Grains
Wendy Rosas 7th
Foods In The Grains Group
Wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits.
Wheat
Wheat is a cereal grain. A type of fruit called caryopsis.
Grits
Grits is a food made by boiling ground maize (also known as corn) and usually served with other flavorings as a breakfast dish, usually savory. It is popular in the southern united states.
Rice
Rice is the seed of the grass oryza sative.
Whole Grain
Whole grain contains the entire grain kernel the bran, germ, and endosperm.
Refined Grain
Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ.
Nutrients
1.Dietary fiber from whole grains or other foods, may help reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
2.The B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin play a key role in metabolism they help the body release energy from protein, fat, and carbohydrates.
3. Iron is used to carry oxygen in the blood.
Health Benefits
1.Consuming whole grains as part of a healthy diet may reduce the risk of heart disease.Consuming foods containing fiber, such as whole grains, as part of a healthy diet, may reduce constipation.
2. Eating whole grains may help with weight management.
3.Eating grain products fortified with folate before and during pregnancy helps prevent neural tube defects during fetal development.
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Food Labels
1. Brown rice
2. whole grain corn
3. Rolled oats
4. Millet
5. Popcorn
Tips
1. Foods labeled with the words "multi-grain," "stone-ground," "100% wheat," "cracked wheat," "seven-grain," or "bran" are usually not whole-grain products.
2.Color is not an indication of a whole grain. Bread can be brown because of molasses or other added ingredients.