Health Benefits of Whole Grains

Whole Grains

Grains, especially whole grains, provide several health benefits. Grains provide essential nutrients and helps reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases.

Health Benefits

• Eating a diet high in grains, especially whole grains, as an overall healthy diet may ...
  help with weight management.


• reduce constipation.


• reduce the risk of coronary artery disease.

Nutrients

• Grains provide many nutrients such as dietary fiber, B vitamins and minerals.


• Dietary fiber may help reduce blood cholesterol levels and lower risk of heart disease.


• B vitamins are essential for your metabolism by helping your body release energy from protein, fat and carbohydrates.


• Folic acid helps the body form blood cells and is especially important for women of childbearing age who may become pregnant.


• Magnesium from whole grains helps build bones and release energy from muscles.