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Whole Grains: Ensuring a Healthy Future
Whole grains are the ones that have the outer covering. They retain the endosperm, brand and germ. For that reason, they are rich in minerals, fiber, protein and vitamins and low in fat. There are many reasons that can lead you to eat whole grains instead of refined grains. Refined grains only conserve the endosperm. Nevertheless, to take advantage of all the nutrients grains that they have, you must eat whole grains since each part of the grain has its own nutrients. The bran has trace minerals and B vitamins. The endosperm contains carbohydrates and protein. Finally, the germ provides antioxidants, fiber, B vitamins and Vitamin E. Besides providing your body with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, whole grains are essential elements of a balanced and healthy diet.
Antioxidants may reduce the risks of suffering from cancer (especially gastrointestinal), diabetes or heart disease and low cholesterol levels. In the case of diabetes, whole grains help improve blood sugar control and carbohydrate metabolism. Some studies have shown that intake of whole grains may decrease the risk of developing diabetes type II (adult-onset). Other substances such as vitamin E, Se, phytic acid, the mammalian lignan precursors and other phenolic compounds, which are found in whole grains, have shown to reduce the risks of suffering from cancer and heart disease. Also, usual intake of whole grains may prevent you from a premature death or experiencing bowel disorders, colon cancer, strokes, high blood pressure and even obesity.
Regarding bowel disorders, whole grains prevent you from hemorrhoids and constipation. They decrease the time that bowels are in contact with waste products. Moreover, antioxidants strengthen the colon wall and the immune function of the gut. On the other hand, different studies have demonstrated that whole grains have a protective effect against cancer of colon, stomach, rectum, pancreas, ovaries, prostate and endometrium. Concerning the circulatory system, whole grains reduce cholesterol levels, blood coagulation and blood pressure. Therefore, they decrease the chances of stroke or heart disease. In regard to obesity, whole grains have high contents of fiber and complex carbohydrates. That makes you feel full, so that you do not need to eat huge amounts of food to be satisfied.
Thus, if you are concerned about your health, why you do not try to replace refined grains by whole grains? Your body and long-term well-being will appreciate it.
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