what are whole grain foods?

Answer 1

--> Whole grains are cereal grains which contain the bran and germ as well as the endosperm, in contrast to refined grains which contain only the endosperm. ex) oat, barley, millet, wheat, maize, etc.

Experts encourage the consumption of whole grain foods than refined grains because whole grains' bran is rich in fiber, vitamins,minerals, phytoestrogens, lignans, antioxidants and all other helpful factors.

They have high correlations in lowering the risk of cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, and other illnesses. It also is beneficial for preventing constipation and diverticulosis.

Answer 2

Whole Grain Bread or whole grain cereal, Brown Rice, Buckwheat, Millet, Oats, Quinoa, Barley, Flax, Dry Corn, Amaranth

Answer 3

Food made from whole grains.

Answer 4

whole grains are grains that have the whole kernel... whether ground or whole. So, Barley, Wheat, Rice, Corn, Oats -- all of these would basically be as nature made them with only the hull removed. You can grind wheat, oats, etc and still consider it whole grain as long as it is the real deal; nothing added, nothing taken away.

Answer 5

whole grain is just that husk and all (not polished) grain is any fruit of the grass family (wheat-oats-rye ect)(fruit-seed same thing in this case) and whole grain food contains whole grains !

Answer 6

healthy foods with natural whole grains; ask a nutritionist

Answer 7

cherrios are whole grain

Answer 8

oatmeal, some breads, (check the label) granola.....

Answer 9

i do nt know sorry

Answer 10

its self explanatory, foods with whole grains. Duh!!!!!!!!!!!!!