Whole grains

Wholegrain food includes buckwheat, barley, brown rice, oats, and more.

You name it, and the options are endless. But, after the industrial era and the rise of highly processed food, humankind is slowly but surely going back to basics! 

As plenty of them are naturally gluten-free, and the 21st-century market does offer many possibilities, it is about time we learn how to incorporate optimal doses of whole grains into our daily eating habits. 

Forget your out-of-the-box breakfast and start perceiving food as our fuel. 

What is it with the "whole grains" when they make their name appear on pretty much everything well-being-related? 

First of all, they are packed with fiber (undigestible carbohydrates) which serves as a mechanical cleanser of our gut system. Therefore, fibers help us feel more satiated while maintaining our blood sugar levels in an optimal range. 

The whole grain superpowers do not stop there: they contain other nutrients such as trace minerals (iron, copper, zinc) essential for our biochemical reactions. 

In Numbers

• According to the Whole Grains Council, if 100% of the Australian adult population were to meet the 48 gram per day whole grain goal, the estimation of the healthcare and type 2 diabetes costs would decrease by 750.7 million Australian dollars (AUD).

• To start incorporating whole grains into your diet, try substituting 50% of your daily grains intake for whole-grain products.

Bottom line?

Try to include whole grains in your meals in 2-3 servings. 

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