Some Things I Didn't Know About...Grains & Health!

• Grains are one of the main Sources of key nutrients essential for growth and brain function.
• It has been said that people who eat high fibre grain foods are less likely to develop diabetes, Heart disease and some cancers.
• The fibre in grain foods helps keep your digestion working well.
• Grains help by making you less sluggish and be more active. Australians get 33% of their energy from grains rather than from many non healthy foods.
• Grains are one of the main sources of key nutrients essential for growth and brain function.
• Choosing good quality grain foods everyday can help keep you healthy now and in the future.
• Making good grain food choices as part of a calorie-controlled diet will mean you won't miss out on the essential nutrients found in grain foods.
• For a healthy change swap to lower kilojoule,higher nutrient grain food.
• To make a healthier choice, Look at the nutrition information and choice the food with the most fibre.
• A fact is that Grains contain more than 26 good substances.   
• Grains all have dietary benefits, fiber from whole grains helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease which is great for middle-aged men and women. Grains create fullness helping the body maintain a healthy weight due to the lower consumption of big fatty foods. 3-8 ounces of grains daily is recommended varying for different ages and weight differences.

          There are many benefits of eating whole grains such as:

• The risk of having a stroke is reduced to 30-36%.
• The risk of having type two diabetes is reduced to 21-20%.
• The risk of having heart disease is reduced to 25-28%.
• Your weight is also better maintained.
• Risk for asthma is reduced.
• You have healthier blood pressure levels.
• Risk for suffering from gum disease and tooth loss is reduced.