Benefits of Eating Whole Wheat and Grains

Whole grains provide a wide variety of health benefits.  People who eat whole grains as part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases.  Grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies.  Some of the benefits include:

Consuming foods rich in fiber, such as whole grains, can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

Consuming foods rich in fiber, such as whole grains, may reduce constipation.

Eating at least 3 servings a day of whole grains may help with weight management.

Some people feel that switching from white, refined grains to whole grains can be difficult.  It’s actually easier than you think.  Below we will give you some information to make the switch easier than you thought.  Find the whole grain that you like best and start incorporating it into your diet.

• Amaranth
• Barley
• Brown Rice
• Buckwheat
• Corn
• Millet
• Oats
• Quinoa
• Rye
• Spelt
• Whole Wheat