T housands of years ago, the Israelites took unleavened bread with them on their flight from Egypt into the desert. For ages, grains have been the foundation for good nutrition. The food guide pyramid shows that you need generous amounts of these foods each day to maintain health and prevent disease. Perhaps this article will help you include more grains in your diet.
Grains are the seeds or fruits of cereal grasses.
The unprocessed kernels are made up of several layers surrounding a core. The germ is surrounded by the endosperm, a layer of starch embedded in a protein matrix. A layer of bran, made up mainly of indigestible fiber but also containing iron, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, and some protein, surrounds these inner parts. Finally, an outermost inedible layer, the hull, protects the entire seed. Naturally occurring grains include amaranth, barley, buckwheat, millet, wheat, rice, corn, rye, and oats.