Healthy Living
Whole grains are power packed capsules of vitamins, minerals and trace elements important for good health.
Fibre
Wholegrain breads are one of the best sources of fibre in the diet - higher than wholemeal bread. Fibre is great for digestive health and for the waistline. It helps fill you up, so helps to stop over-eating. The fibre in wholegrain breads is from the outer shell of the grain, so it's not naturally in white bread.
B group vitamins such as thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, vitamin B6
These are important to help your body use energy from food and are found in the germ and the outer shell of the grain.
Vitamin E
This is in the germ of the grain. It is an important natural antioxidant which is good for maintaining immunity and skin health.
Iron
This is in the outer shell of the grain, and not in white bread. Wholegrain foods can contribute a lot to iron intake. Women need to eat more iron than men, and often have low iron levels. Iron is also very important for children.
Protein
This is found mainly in the very centre of the grain.
Trace elements
Elements such as selenium, magnesium and zinc are in the outer shell of the grain.
More information on brainy grainy eating for healthy living is contained in the Grainwise brochure series. Click here to have a look at what's available.
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