What is a whole-grain food?
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Annette Duncan answered:Beware of labels reading only "wheat" or using terminology that sounds healthy like "health nut" on breads/grain products. You need to look for the word "whole" grains. One practical way to find out if a product is a whole grain product is to look at the ingredients list and look for what specific whole grains they use and make sure it says "whole" before the grain. You can also look for foods that provide 3 grams of fiber or more per serving on the nutrition label.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulBeware of labels reading only "wheat" or using terminology that sounds healthy like "health nut" on breads/grain products. You need to look for the word "whole" grains. One practical way to find out if a product is a whole grain product is to look... More -
Alberta Scruggs answered:Whole grains have three layers - bran, endosperm and germ.
The difference between whole grain and enriched grain is this: Enriched grain does not have the bran or germ. Both layers have been stripped during processing, while vitamins and minerals are added to it (fortification).
Bran is the outer layer. It protects the grain.
Endosperm is the inner area. It provides energy to the seed of the plant.
Germ is the seed of the grain. It contains several vitamins, minerals and unsaturated fats.
A food product with at least 3 grams of fiber is considered "good".
A food product with 5 or more grams of fiber is considered "great".
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulWhole grains have three layers - bran, endosperm and germ. The difference between whole grain and enriched grain is this: Enriched grain does not have the bran or germ. Both layers have been stripped during processing, while vitamins and minerals... More -
Dr. Bill Salt answered:By definition, a whole-grain food has at least 51% whole grain by weight. However, most Americans do not understand what whole-grain foods are. Unlike refined grains, whole-grains have considerably more fiber and are rich in nutrients, antioxidants and cancer preventive substances. A whole grain contains all three major parts of the grain: bran (outer layer), endosperm (large middle portion) and germ (core). Processing removes bran.
Examples of whole grains include wild rice, brown rice (including instant), popcorn, bulgur wheat, whole wheat kernels, oats and oatmeal, barley (including pearled barley), buckwheat, kasha, cracked wheat, quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) and amaranth. Examples of grains that are not whole grains are white rice, cornmeal and whole kernel corn (which is a vegetable).
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By definition, a whole-grain food has at least 51% whole grain by weight. However, most Americans do not understand what whole-grain foods are. Unlike refined grains, whole-grains have considerably more fiber and are rich in nutrients,... More -
Jim White of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:Whole-grain foods consist of both the inner kernel and outer husk layers of the grain. Most grains when processed are stripped of the husk which in turn removes some of the nutrition and fiber. Whole-grain foods include but are not limited to breads, pastas, crackers, and cereals.
Whole-grain foods consist of both the inner kernel and outer husk layers of the grain. Most grains when processed are stripped of the husk which in turn removes some of the nutrition and fiber. Whole-grain foods include but are not limited to... More -
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:"Whole grain" food products contain all three parts of the grain: the endosperm, the bran and the germ. Whole grains, found in brown rice, bulgur, corn (hominy), oats and whole barley, are packed with nutrients that promote health and prevent disease and should be a part of your daily eating plan.
If "whole grain" is not the first item on a product's list of ingredients, that means it is only made with or simply contains some whole grain.
Your goal should be to eat at least three whole-grain servings per day. Whole-grain breads, bagels and pita pockets, along with whole-grain breakfast cereals are a few good examples."Whole grain" food products contain all three parts of the grain: the endosperm, the bran and the germ. Whole grains, found in brown rice, bulgur, corn (hominy), oats and whole barley, are packed with nutrients that promote health and... More -
Kait Fortunato answered:Whole grain simply means that the grain used to make the food was unprocessed. The grain contains the germ, endosperm, and bran. Refined grains only contain the endosperm. Whole grain products are higher in fiber and regular consumption can help lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease. An easy way to identify whole grain products is too look at the ingredient list. The first ingredient should read 100% whole wheat flour.
Whole grain simply means that the grain used to make the food was unprocessed. The grain contains the germ, endosperm, and bran. Refined grains only contain the endosperm. Whole grain products are higher in fiber and regular consumption can help... More -
Laura Motosko answered:Whole grains are unrefined grains which leave the germ and bran intact. Whole grains provide fiber and nutrients such as selenium, potassium and magnesium. The fiber and nutrients are lost in refined white grain products when the germ and bran are removed, which result in a finer texture. Some examples of whole grain foods are popcorn, oatmeal, brown rice, barley, and quinoa. Whole grains may be an ingredient in foods such as cornmeal, oats or wheat in bread.
Whole grains are unrefined grains which leave the germ and bran intact. Whole grains provide fiber and nutrients such as selenium, potassium and magnesium. The fiber and nutrients are lost in refined white grain products when the... More -
Jessica Crandall of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:A whole grain food is a food that is made with whole grains and has a whole grain listed as the first ingredient on the ingredient list. Some whole grains include wheat, brown rice, quinoa, bulgur, corn, buckwheat, oats, etc. Another great indication to determine if a food is made with whole grains, is to look for "100% whole grain" on the package.
A whole grain food is a food that is made with whole grains and has a whole grain listed as the first ingredient on the ingredient list. Some whole grains include wheat, brown rice, quinoa, bulgur, corn, buckwheat, oats, etc. Another great... More -
Cindy Gay answered:Examples of whole grains include 100% whole wheat bread, oatmeal, barley, quinoa, whole wheat pasta, corn tortillas, popcorn, whole wheat couscous, whole grain cornmeal, whole wheat flour and brown rice.Examples of whole grains include 100% whole wheat bread, oatmeal, barley, quinoa, whole wheat pasta, corn tortillas, popcorn, whole wheat couscous, whole grain cornmeal, whole wheat flour and brown rice. More -
Amy Jamieson-Petonic of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:A whole grain food contains all 3 parts of the grain...the bran, the germ and endosperm. All 3 parts have the most health benefits and offer the most nutritional bang for your buck. Examples include 100% whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole grain pasta and quinoa.
A whole grain food contains all 3 parts of the grain...the bran, the germ and endosperm. All 3 parts have the most health benefits and offer the most nutritional bang for your buck. Examples include 100% whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole grain... More
