Grains and Gluten
Name at least 5 whole grains you see in a grocery store
1. Amaranth 2. Barley 3. Brown rice 4. Quinoa 5. Flaxseed 6. Millet
Refined grains make us vulnerable to?
1. Heart Attacks 2. Insulin resistance 3. high blood pressure
5 reasons refined grains are harmful?
1. excessively starchy 2. devoid of most natural fiber 3. "enriched" with synthetic vitamins 4. can be approx 25 different chemicals added 5. bleaching chemicals
Because refined grains are enriched, what essential vitamins and minerals are added back after processing?
certain B vitamins and iron
celiac disease
impedes the digestion of gluten
Enriched Grains
products have had some nutrients added back in
Whole Grain
products that are rich in fiber and all nutrients found in the original grain.
Gluten
special type of protein that is found in rye, wheat, and barley
Whole Grains
the food includes all three parts of the grain kernel.
Why would you encourage your clients to check the ingredients on refined grain products for the word enriched?
to make sure vitamins and minerals (synthetic) are added back in and to see if fiber was added back in as well
What is the hardest of all US wheat and where is it commonly found?
Durum majority in North Dakota
Three parts to a Grain
Endosperm: main source of energy The Bran: includes vitamins, minerals and is where you will find fiber The Germ: More vitamins and minerals found here
Refined Grains
Foods lose many nutrients during processing
Refined Grains
Milled (removes the bran and germ giving a finer texture and longer shelf life) when milled it removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins
examples of refined grains
White flour degermed cornmeal white bread white rice
Grains that do not contain Gluten
Wild rice, corn, buckwheat, millet, amaranth, quinoa, teff, oats, soybeans, sunflower seeds
What are the two growing seasons of wheat?
Winter wheat and spring wheat
What are health benefits from eating whole grains?
reduce constipation reduces risk of coron
What is the difference between whole grain and refined grain?
refined grain when processed, is stripped from most if not all nutrient value including vitamins and minerals and fiber Whole grains contain the 3 parts that make up a brain which have the vitamins, minerals, and fiber
