Experts talked about the difference between coarse grains and whole-grain products.

In recent years, attention to healthy eating has increased, and more and more people are seeking to diversify their diets, including cereals. However, not all cereals are equally beneficial, and it is important to understand the difference between coarse grains and whole grains. Experts told the Xinhua news agency how to properly include these foods in the diet in order to improve health.

Coarse grains are those that have undergone minimal processing, while retaining many useful substances. Most coarse grains can be considered whole grains if they have not been over-processed.

Whole grains are good for health because they help to normalize the functioning of the intestines, prevent diseases of the cardiovascular system, type 2 diabetes and even cancer. However, it is important to observe moderation. Consuming too many whole grains can lead to an excess of fiber, which in turn speeds up digestion but reduces the absorption of beneficial minerals.

As specified, for a healthy diet, it is important to combine coarse and whole grain products correctly in order to provide the body with the necessary nutrients. According to experts, whole grains should be combined with other nutritious ingredients such as vegetables, legumes, and nuts. This will improve the taste and increase the nutritional value of the food.

Cereals can be used as a base for porridges and soups, as well as to add whole-grain products to pastries and other dishes. The transition to whole grains should be carried out gradually so that the body has time to adapt to more fiber.

Evgeny Belousov, a gastroenterologist at JSC "Medicine" (Academician Roitberg Clinic), PhD, said on June 26 that gluten is a natural gluten complex found in grain crops. The exclusion of this component from the diet of a healthy person can harm his body. According to him, by harvesting cereals, a person deprives himself of important sources of B vitamins, iron, fiber and minerals.

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