GRAINS

Major food supply all over the world because Easy to grow & store Low in cost compared to other foods High energy value

What Type of Grains are We Encouraged to Eat ??

Fiber & Minerals Vit. B & E, Iron & Essential Fatty Acids Complex Carbohydrates

Whole Grains Contain all 3 parts except hull Refined Grains Bran & Germ Removed What Nutrients are you Missing?

What Types of Grains Do You Know? Think of cereals you eat.

Wheat

What is typically made from wheat ? All Different Types of Flours !

Wheat Flour

Whole wheat – made from grinding entire kernel All-Purpose – processed blend of different types, primarily endosperm, most common in baking Bleached – whiter Cake – very soft wheat used creating fine, silky texture Self-rising- leavening agents added Bread – hard wheat with high gluten (protein) Durum – (semolina) used for pasta & very dense, tough bread

What does wheat contain that some people must avoid ?? Gluten – protein (in wheat, barley & rye) which strengthens and binds dough Immune reaction which inflames small intestines – Celiac disease Eventually, the decreased absorption of nutrients that occurs with celiac disease causes vitamin deficiencies that deprive your brain, peripheral nervous system, bones, liver and other organs of vital nourishment

Corn

Rice

Types of Rice White – Bran & Germ removed; all fiber & most vitamins & iron removed during processing

Brown – Whole grain, more fiber, minerals & vitamins Instant – Pre-cooked to reduce cooking time-Can be brown or white

Oats Barley R**R**

Rye

Millet

Whole Grains Refined Grains

one cup one slice half cup cooked Nutritional Value of Grains - Whole Grains Best Choice !!!! -Excellent Source of Complex Carbohydrates, Fiber, Iron & Vitamin B, Vitamin E -Low in Fat -You require 6 ounces a day What is one ounce ???

Terms to Know Whole grains -- contains all parts of grain—therefore all the nutrients possible

Refined – Bran & Germ removed, nutrients lost during manufacturing the product and to increase its shelf life

Enriched – Some of the nutrients are replaced that have been removed during the refining process

Fortified – Nutrients are added that were never present naturally- Calcium added to Orange Juice