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Power Foods - Part 5 - Grains #1 and #2
(Information from The Power of Food - Bonnie Raffel R. D., Author)
(Information from The Power of Food - Bonnie Raffel R. D., Author)
Choose
grains in the least processed form and include daily in the diet. Listed below are different forms of grains
that contain fiber rich bran and germ.
These grains assist in balancing the blood sugars, benefit the immune
system, and provide a sense of fullness.
#1 - Rye and
Rye Flour
- These breads contain more protein, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and B
vitamins than wheat. Rye provides a
large amount of fiber, which is good for the intestinal tract and aides in
balancing blood sugar levels. Rye flour is
available in light, medium, or dark varieties.
The darker the flour indicates the level of bran incorporated into the
flour. Add rye bread to your lifestyle
by substituting rye for wheat in sandwiches.
Combine rye and wheat flour in pancakes and other breakfast foods, or
make a porridge using rolled rye flakes.
#2 - Barley and Barley Flour - Barley is
sold in many forms, but hulled barley is richer in fiber and contains more
nutrients than Pearl or Scotch barley.
This grain is very high in both soluble and insoluble fiber. The fiber found in barley provides food for
the "good" bacteria in the large intestine and can assist in greater
health and disease resistance. Flour
ground from whole barley is more nutritious than flour ground from pearled barley
because the bran is left intact. Whole
barley flour provides soluble fiber which aides in decreasing cholesterol in
the blood. Enhance your diet by adding
barley to your soups, combine barley and wheat flour to make bread products, or
use barley flakes as a hot cereal.
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