Whole Grains Give Health

What is white flour? It is from the same wheat plant as whole wheat, but the grain has been bleached and the outer hull, or shell of the grain has been removed. The outer shell is hard and protects the soft inner layer that we eat. However it contains most of the nutrients and the food value in the grain.

In early civilizations, everyone ate "whole" wheat. But now, refined wheat is thought to be a sign of the advancement of our civilization and whole wheat is considered crude or primitive. The outer hull of wheat is filled with life-giving nutrients and most of the fiber. It contains B vitamins, fiber, and many minerals, such as calcium. The interior portion of the wheat, the white part, contains simple carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates spike your blood sugar and can contribute to diabetes. They contribute empty calories that fill your stomach and do not add nutrients.

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