2023年2月24日 · Here are 14 healthy whole-grain foods to add to your diet, including some gluten-free options. Replacing refined grains in favor of whole grains has been linked to various health benefits.

Grains are the fruits of single-seeded grasses like barley, wheat and rye. Although grain-based foods make up a majority of the American diet, many are made from refined grains like white flour, which are low in nutritional value.

Bread, pasta, breakfast cereals, grits, and tortillas are examples of grain products. Foods such as popcorn, rice, and oatmeal are also included in the MyPlate Grains Group. Grains are divided into 2 subgroups: Whole Grains and Refined Grains.

2023年1月19日 · Eating more healthy whole grains like millet, buckwheat, oats, and quinoa can improve your overall health and reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Grain foods provide dietary fiber as well as essential vitamins such as folate, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, riboflavin, and vitamin A; as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and selenium.

Check out our “Encyclopedia of Whole Grains” to get a quick overview of all the different grains you could sample, and a few interesting facts about each one. Then dive deeper if you want more. Thumbnail descriptions of some of the many whole grain varieties that delight our taste buds in a wide range of dishes.

2025年2月13日 · Most people eat too many refined grains, so here are 22 types of genuine whole grains alongside their nutritional values.

2022年12月10日 · Whole-grain foods are good choices for a nutritious diet. Whole grains provide fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Whole-grain foods help control of cholesterol levels, weight and blood pressure. These foods also help lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease and other conditions.

2024年5月1日 · Discover effortless tips to incorporate more whole grains into your diet, plus 12 tasty whole-grain choices you'll love! A nutritionist explains what grains to choose and how to enjoy them. Ready to boost your fiber and add variety to your meals?

Whole grains offer a “complete package” of health benefits, unlike refined grains, which are stripped of valuable nutrients in the refining process. All whole grain kernels contain three parts: the bran, germ, and endosperm. Each section houses health-promoting nutrients.