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Whole Grain

“Whole grains” are grains that are intact. They are considered as kernels of the grains, which may be cracked, flaked or ground, but retain the same relative proportions of the starchy endosperm, germ and bran as the intact grain. Once the bran is removed,...

Fruit

Fruit are a great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals essential for good health and the prevention of many diseases. Many studies have shown that a diet rich in fruit reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke and type 2 diabetes and may protect against...

Grains

Grain is a popular name of a botanical term “caryopsis” and an agricultural term used for crops harvested for human or livestock consumption that may include legumes such as beans.Grain (as in caryopsis) is a one-seeded dry fruit (also commonly known as...

Chestnuts are more similar to whole grains than to nuts

In spite of being considered as nuts, the culinary and the nutritional characteristics of chestnuts are quite different to other nuts. Actually, they resemble more whole grains in their carbohydrate to fat ratio.Chestnuts can be a good substitute in a meal for...