Whole Grains Are The Staple of Life and of healthy living all over the world, and in some countries the sustenance crop that keeps the population alive. Whole Grains (more appropriately referred to cereal grains) are grown in larger quantities than any other food crop in the world. Because of that they are considered staple crops. Grains are mostly grasses grown for their edible grains or seeds. The edible part, is technically the fruit of the grass. In some nations, grains are practically the entire diet of the people.
When Purchasing Grains Look For The Words: Whole, 100% Or Stone Ground In The Ingredients List
The words right in front of the grain type must be whole, 100% or stone ground. Enriched grains, organic, fortified or just the grain name alone is not a whole grain. Whole grain rice may be labeled any of the three previously listed descriptions or it may be labeled as brown rice.
Grains Are More Than Just Wheat and Bread!
Brown rice, bulgur, graham flour, oats, corn, rye, whole wheat, wild rice, quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth, millet, are just some of the other grains that you can incorporate into your diet. Consider other products besides bread when you are looking for whole grains. Crackers, cereals, snack foods and pastas all fall under grain categories and should be consumed as whole grains.
Do Not Buy Grains By The Label
The label is written by marketing agents. The ingredients are the real facts. When you are looking for whole grains, you must read the ingredients list, as foods labeled with the words “multi-grain,” “stone-ground,” “100% wheat,” “cracked wheat,” “seven-grain,” or “bran” are usually not whole-grain products. They may include some of those things in very small quantities and still be made with processed grains. Color does not indicate whole grain either. Bread or other products are colored with molasses or other added ingredients. Be sure to read the ingredient list to see if it is a whole grain. Most people look at the label first, then the nutritional analysis. To include good quality grains in your diet, you must look at the ingredients list first to find quality ingredients, then look at the nutritional analysis for your dietary needs. If it is not whole foods, it doesn’t matter how few calories it has, it is not nutritious.
Whole Grains Increase Your Metabolism
Incorporating a wide variety of whole cereal grains is one of the secrets to keeping your metabolism burning like a bonfire, with more fiber as well as all the wholesome whole grain goodness your body deserves. Whole grains are the staple of life because they keep your metabolic fire burning and give your body plenty of vitamins and minerals. Watch for future recipes and posts regarding some of the less widely used grains.
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Hello, how are you? I was just stopping-in to thank you for all your great email blog updates, I love getting them! Also, I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions? Okay, firstly, is quinoa starchy, high/low carb, good carb/bad carb, etc? I’m a vegetarian, and my former source of protein for years has come mainly from soy, (outside of other types of beans). Well, I’m now hypothyroid, and have been reading a lot of studies lately that say too much soy can cause thyroid problems, (blocking it from functioning). Anyway, I’ve been trying to find other protein sources aside from soy, but I don’t eat a lot of starchy foods. I’ve tried things like nuts, but they pack the pounds onto me really quickly, (like just about everything does), because of the hypothyroidism. Anyway, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! My second question is- What do you think of Ezekiel bread & Ezekiel products? I absolutely love them, & feel that they are the healthiest type of bread that I can buy, but….just wondering what your opinion is? Thanks very much, ~Lena
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August 24th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
Hello, how are you? I was just stopping-in to thank you for all your great email blog updates, I love getting them! Also, I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions? Okay, firstly, is quinoa starchy, high/low carb, good carb/bad carb, etc? I’m a vegetarian, and my former source of protein for years has come mainly from soy, (outside of other types of beans). Well, I’m now hypothyroid, and have been reading a lot of studies lately that say too much soy can cause thyroid problems, (blocking it from functioning). Anyway, I’ve been trying to find other protein sources aside from soy, but I don’t eat a lot of starchy foods. I’ve tried things like nuts, but they pack the pounds onto me really quickly, (like just about everything does), because of the hypothyroidism. Anyway, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! My second question is- What do you think of Ezekiel bread & Ezekiel products? I absolutely love them, & feel that they are the healthiest type of bread that I can buy, but….just wondering what your opinion is? Thanks very much, ~Lena
August 28th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
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