The Benefits of Eating Whole Wheat
Why is it so important to eat whole grains?
People have slowly started realizing how important whole wheat is to a healthy diet. Whole wheat is a key source of vitamins and nutrients. Whole wheat is also a strong source of antioxidants, something not found in processed foods.
Whole grains are key for a healthy diet. Whole grains help maintain a stable blood sugar level, which is critically important to diabetics. Additionally, unprocessed wheat contains all the parts of the wheat. During processing important nutritious parts of the wheat kernel are removed, rendering the processed wheat virtually nutritionally inert. An unprocessed whole grain still contains its entire set of vitamins and minerals.
Historians believe that man has been eating wheat for the last 12,000 years; it probably started in southwestern Asia in one of the so-called river civilizations. This incredibly nutritious plant was revered in parts of China as sacred food. In the U.S., wheat only started to be grown extensively in the 19th century after being introduced by Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Bulgur wheat is a type of cereal made from several wheat plants that can be found in natural food stores. It is a common ingredient found in Turkey, the Middle East, and around the Mediterranean. It is used in bakery, pilaf, soups, or even in salads. Bulgur has a low glycemic index of 46, which means that people suffering from diabetes can use it in moderation. The glycemic index or GI is a measure of the effect of carbohydrates on sugar levels in the blood. White bread for example has a GI of 100 which would produce a glucose level of 140, way above the recommended limit (95).
Is it just bread or can you find other whole wheat products? When my doctor told me that I had a beginning of type II diabetes a few years ago, I immediately started searching for food products that would not cause a sudden elevation of my blood sugar. Its amazing how much we can learn when our life is at stake; I have always eaten a lot of bread, and a lot of spaghetti. I knew about whole wheat bread; it has always existed. My concern was that I could no longer eat pasta made from refined flour, so my wife immediately scoured the supermarket for alternatives. Luckily for me, there are several products on the shelves made from whole wheat flour, spaghetti among them. We also found bagels, hot dog bread, vermicelli, muffins and, of course, whole grain flour that my wife uses to make my pancakes and waffles, as well as cookies and whole wheat Mexican tortillas (although you can find them ready-made in your local store). As you can see, there are a lot of choices for everybody and every taste.
As you practice good nutrition, your child rend will learn it too. Children as will learn healthy habits that they will carry with them into adulthood. Keeping them healthy and fit.
Don't let it be a doctors trip that convinces you to add more whole grains to your diet, do it now so you can reap the benefits of a healthy life. - 17274
People have slowly started realizing how important whole wheat is to a healthy diet. Whole wheat is a key source of vitamins and nutrients. Whole wheat is also a strong source of antioxidants, something not found in processed foods.
Whole grains are key for a healthy diet. Whole grains help maintain a stable blood sugar level, which is critically important to diabetics. Additionally, unprocessed wheat contains all the parts of the wheat. During processing important nutritious parts of the wheat kernel are removed, rendering the processed wheat virtually nutritionally inert. An unprocessed whole grain still contains its entire set of vitamins and minerals.
Historians believe that man has been eating wheat for the last 12,000 years; it probably started in southwestern Asia in one of the so-called river civilizations. This incredibly nutritious plant was revered in parts of China as sacred food. In the U.S., wheat only started to be grown extensively in the 19th century after being introduced by Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Bulgur wheat is a type of cereal made from several wheat plants that can be found in natural food stores. It is a common ingredient found in Turkey, the Middle East, and around the Mediterranean. It is used in bakery, pilaf, soups, or even in salads. Bulgur has a low glycemic index of 46, which means that people suffering from diabetes can use it in moderation. The glycemic index or GI is a measure of the effect of carbohydrates on sugar levels in the blood. White bread for example has a GI of 100 which would produce a glucose level of 140, way above the recommended limit (95).
Is it just bread or can you find other whole wheat products? When my doctor told me that I had a beginning of type II diabetes a few years ago, I immediately started searching for food products that would not cause a sudden elevation of my blood sugar. Its amazing how much we can learn when our life is at stake; I have always eaten a lot of bread, and a lot of spaghetti. I knew about whole wheat bread; it has always existed. My concern was that I could no longer eat pasta made from refined flour, so my wife immediately scoured the supermarket for alternatives. Luckily for me, there are several products on the shelves made from whole wheat flour, spaghetti among them. We also found bagels, hot dog bread, vermicelli, muffins and, of course, whole grain flour that my wife uses to make my pancakes and waffles, as well as cookies and whole wheat Mexican tortillas (although you can find them ready-made in your local store). As you can see, there are a lot of choices for everybody and every taste.
As you practice good nutrition, your child rend will learn it too. Children as will learn healthy habits that they will carry with them into adulthood. Keeping them healthy and fit.
Don't let it be a doctors trip that convinces you to add more whole grains to your diet, do it now so you can reap the benefits of a healthy life. - 17274
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Whole wheat pancakes can give you a healthy jump start on the day. With a convenient whole wheat pancake mix breakfast is a snap.
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