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grains articlesWheat Germ
To protect our health we often try to avoid germs-but wheat germ is one germ we can all embrace! Its name originating from the word germinate, the wheat germ is the embryonic centre of the wheat grain, containing enzymes and nutrients required to start a new plant.
To protect our health we often try to avoid germs-but wheat germ is one germ we can all embrace! Its name originating from the word germinate, the wheat germ is the embryonic centre of the wheat grain, containing enzymes and nutrients required to start a new plant.
Breakfast Rules!
Current research suggests breakfast, more than any other meal, is an investment in good health. Unfortunately, it's an investment not enough of us are making on a regular basis.
Current research suggests breakfast, more than any other meal, is an investment in good health. Unfortunately, it's an investment not enough of us are making on a regular basis.
Easy on the Tummy
So don't. Skip the weigh-in for today and have an easy tummy day. Drink water to flush out all the extra salt you may have consumed, have a light breakfast of fruit and probiotic yogourt, a simple lunch of salad and a lean protein, and a dinner of whole grains.
So don't. Skip the weigh-in for today and have an easy tummy day. Drink water to flush out all the extra salt you may have consumed, have a light breakfast of fruit and probiotic yogourt, a simple lunch of salad and a lean protein, and a dinner of whole grains.
Morning Glory
"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, goes the old adage. While no meal should be chosen haphazardly, research continues to show that sinking your teeth into a nutritious repast before you head out the door can make a real difference to your health.
"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, goes the old adage. While no meal should be chosen haphazardly, research continues to show that sinking your teeth into a nutritious repast before you head out the door can make a real difference to your health.
Rice Bran
Rice, a staple for more than half the world's population, has a rich history dating back to 5,000 BC. While white rice holds little nutritional value, the bran that is removed contains 65 percent of the rice kernel's nutrients and boasts a bounty of healthful benefits.
Rice, a staple for more than half the world's population, has a rich history dating back to 5,000 BC. While white rice holds little nutritional value, the bran that is removed contains 65 percent of the rice kernel's nutrients and boasts a bounty of healthful benefits.
A Cereal History
Most parents know that sugar, preservatives, and artificial colours and flavours are more prevalent in the cereal aisle than almost any other section of their neighbourhood grocery store. It wasn't always that way.
Most parents know that sugar, preservatives, and artificial colours and flavours are more prevalent in the cereal aisle than almost any other section of their neighbourhood grocery store. It wasn't always that way.
Health Gains From Whole Grains
Health experts recommend at least three servings per day of whole grains, but many of us aren't sure how to increase our intake. The good news is that you can get your whole grains without making big changes in the foods you eat or the time you spend preparing them.
Health experts recommend at least three servings per day of whole grains, but many of us aren't sure how to increase our intake. The good news is that you can get your whole grains without making big changes in the foods you eat or the time you spend preparing them.
Shopping List for a Healthy Heart
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Alternative Grains
"I can't eat wheat, said a client as she showed me her allergy test results. "But what are these things? She pointed to a list of alternative grains she'd been told to eat instead.
"I can't eat wheat, said a client as she showed me her allergy test results. "But what are these things? She pointed to a list of alternative grains she'd been told to eat instead.
Baking Better Breads
Mmm, can you smell it? Nothing seduces the senses better than the smell of fresh bread baking. Your first hint that a loaf of bread is really good comes from feeling it. It is solid, firm to the touch, and resists pressure.
Mmm, can you smell it? Nothing seduces the senses better than the smell of fresh bread baking. Your first hint that a loaf of bread is really good comes from feeling it. It is solid, firm to the touch, and resists pressure.
What's in a Grain Kernel?
A grain kernel consists of three parts: the innermost germ, the endosperm that surrounds the germ, and the bran that envelopes both. Most of the kernel's nutrients are locked into the germ and bran.
A grain kernel consists of three parts: the innermost germ, the endosperm that surrounds the germ, and the bran that envelopes both. Most of the kernel's nutrients are locked into the germ and bran.
Mmm, Oatmeal
The humble oat is greatly under appreciated and often overlooked as an excellent option in a whole food die.
The humble oat is greatly under appreciated and often overlooked as an excellent option in a whole food die.
Whole Grains
Whole grain bread moves through the intestine in 30 hours but white bread takes 80 hours to diges.
Whole grain bread moves through the intestine in 30 hours but white bread takes 80 hours to diges.
Rice is Nice
In many cultures, rice means "life. Perhaps that's why it has been a staple of substantial importance for centuries in many countries, including India, Korea, and China. Its arrival in North America is linked to the import of slaves from Africa in the mid-1600s.
In many cultures, rice means "life. Perhaps that's why it has been a staple of substantial importance for centuries in many countries, including India, Korea, and China. Its arrival in North America is linked to the import of slaves from Africa in the mid-1600s.
Whole vs. Processed Foods
If you choose processed foods over whole grains, you cheat yourself of nutrients and increase your risk of obesity and degenerative disease. White bread, white rice and white pasta.
If you choose processed foods over whole grains, you cheat yourself of nutrients and increase your risk of obesity and degenerative disease. White bread, white rice and white pasta.
Oats For Winter Wellness
Just as oats thrive in cold, damp climates, they will help you thrive through the long Canadian winters. These hardy grains are certainly more versatile than simply breakfast food.
Just as oats thrive in cold, damp climates, they will help you thrive through the long Canadian winters. These hardy grains are certainly more versatile than simply breakfast food.
Our Daily Bread-Bon appétit?
Bread. The "staff of life." Truly, real bread with whole grains becomes a living organism as flour, yeast or sourdough and water interact to make this life sustaine.
Bread. The "staff of life." Truly, real bread with whole grains becomes a living organism as flour, yeast or sourdough and water interact to make this life sustaine.
Go Wheat-Free
Grains are an integral part of our daily fare. In the West, the word "meal" literally means "ground grain." Similarly, "meal" is synonymous with the predominant grain of the East, rice.
Grains are an integral part of our daily fare. In the West, the word "meal" literally means "ground grain." Similarly, "meal" is synonymous with the predominant grain of the East, rice.
Go with Whole Grains
Replacing refined grains with whole grains is one of the best ways to improve your health and regain vitalit.
Replacing refined grains with whole grains is one of the best ways to improve your health and regain vitalit.
Fields of Plenty
July first is Canada Day! Something to celebrate is this country's important contribution to the world's food suppl.
July first is Canada Day! Something to celebrate is this country's important contribution to the world's food suppl.
Go With the Grain
Tens of millions of people in North America are sensitive to wheat. This is not just because the seed has been extensively modified, but because most wheat products are processed beyond recognition.
Tens of millions of people in North America are sensitive to wheat. This is not just because the seed has been extensively modified, but because most wheat products are processed beyond recognition.
The Magic of Muesli
More than 90 per cent of all foods North Americans eat have been tampered with in one way or another through chemical farming, processing, refining and now genetic engineering.
More than 90 per cent of all foods North Americans eat have been tampered with in one way or another through chemical farming, processing, refining and now genetic engineering.
