Why the grain is processed?
There are many reasons. Some of them are to shorten the cooking time, to have a softer texture that most people prefer, and in some cases, to extend shelf life or make different products. Why whole grains are good for you? The whole grain has more nutrients than part of the grain. The fiber is very important to eliminate residues from our body and prevent constipation. The US government and most health professionals recommend eating whole grains and not refined flours. Can you lose weight eating whole grains? If you want to lose weight, you have to make many changes that will add up to burning more calories than you consume. Whole grains can fill you up quicker than refined flours and they do not alter the insulin levels in the body as refined flour does. Therefore, whole grains do not make you hungry a few hours later. Where can you find them? Cereals, breads, cookies, pasta, rice etc. can all be made from whole grains. The ingredients list has to say “whole grain” or “100% stone grou
