In accordance with the new guidelines, the USDA and the American Dietetic Association suggest that you eat at least three servings of whole-grain foods daily. But there's also a cornucopia of these grains at your neighborhood supermarket. A whole grain refers to the entire edible part of a grain or seed. Whole grains combine all three nifty components. By shortchanging ourselves on whole grains, we're missing out on all sorts of good things.
Whole grains are also a concentrated source of the antioxidants vitamin E and selenium.
Some studies have found that these substances may protect cells against DNA-damaging free radicals and thereby reduce the risk of many diseases. Whole grains are also a low-fat source of complex carbohydrates, which are an important fuel for the body. Besides providing fuel, whole grains contain substantial amounts of fiber. The roughage helps you maintain proper bowel function. What's more, it may help you to feel full on fewer calories.