Whole grain means that all parts of the grain kernel are used. Multi-grain means that a food contains more than one type of grain, and none of them may necessarily be a whole grain.
Whole wheat is one type of grain used. When it comes to grains, don't settle for part; go for the whole and make it 100% whole.
Common grains include: oats, wheat, buckwheat, cracked wheat, flax, rice and millet.
Common sources include: breads, hot and cold cereals, crackers, chips, baking flours, tortillas, rolls, rice and pasta.
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| Loaf of Whole Wheat Bread |
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| Bowl of Whole Grain Cereal |
HotFlashFinds: The US Dept.of Agriculture recommends that women have a minimum of 3 oz a day of whole grains. Read food labels and ingredients. Beware of the words 'enriched wheat flour,' or' refined grains.' Whole grains are missing from these kinds of foods and these foods will lack this nutritional benefit.
The healthy benefits of eating whole grains or whole wheat include: lower incidence of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Whole grains provide you with dietary fiber which is good for your GI system. They also, help lower cholesterol, give you more energy and help with weight loss. Whole wheat and whole grains provide you with several B vits., omega-3 fatty acids (whole wheat), and minerals.
I think these are all great reasons to eat 100% whole wheat or 100%whole multigrains, daily. I hope that this helps you better understand the difference among them and help you to select healthier food choices when you are at the grocery store, or dining out or while preparing delicious meals in your kitchen.
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