Breaking Down Fiber: How Much Fiber is in Your Favorite Foods
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet! Here’s everything you need to know on fiber in everyday foods, recommended levels and how to add more fiber to your diet. Download this infographic
CIMMYT Series on Carbohydrates, Wheat, Grains, and Health: Carbohydrates, Grains and Wheat in Nutrition & Health: An Overview. Part II: Grain Terminology and Nutritional Contributions
In part two of this series, the authors cover topics regarding grain terminology, including definitions of milling, enrichment, whole grains and various other processing terms.
Prebiotic consumption and the incidence of overweight in a Mediterranean cohort: the Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra Project
In this cohort study, researchers looked at consumption of prebiotics (fructans and GOS) over nine years. They found that the risk of becoming overweight was 15-17% lower in participants in the highest quartile of fructan and GOS consumption.
Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Health Implications of Dietary Fiber
It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that the public should consume adequate amounts of dietary fiber from a variety of plant foods.
CIMMYT Series on Carbohydrates: Wheat, Grains and Health: Carbohydrates, Grains and Wheat in Nutrition and Health: An Overview Part 1. Role of Carbohydrates in Health
Cereal grains provide a wide variety of nutrients, dietary fibers and phytochemicals. The combination uniquely positions them as a source of nutrition to both sustain and nourish a global population.
Grains are Good For Your Daily Diet
Do you want to understand how breads impact your daily diet? This infographic explains the breakdown of nutrients you get in your daily diet. Grains make up 50% of your calories. They provide you with 60% of your daily carbohydrates, 80% of your fiber, 20% of the sugar you need and 80% of the folate […]
Sandwiches are a great vehicle for nutrient delivery
Sandwiches are a great vehicle for nutrient delivery. And sandwiches also contribute only 2% of carbohydrates in the daily diet. Download this infographic.
Grains are on Par with Other Nutrient Dense Foods!
Grains are on par with other nutrient dense foods. When you compare milk and dairy with grains, they are very similar. Grains offer a very close amount of protein compared to milk and dairy. Protein is important because it aids in the development and maintenance of bones, muscles and skin. Although milk and dairy has […]
Grains Are Good For You: How Grains Compare
Grains are good for you. Pasta and rice is responsible for 2% of the caloric contribution of common grain foods in the diet. Rolls and buns are responsible are also responsible for 2% of the common grain foods in the diet. Breads and tortillas contribute 7%, pizza contributes 4% and sweet baked goods are responsible […]
Grains are Good For You: The Benefits of Buns
Grains are good for you. Buns and rolls contribute less than 2% of total calories while providing vital nutrients including fiber, calcium, folate and iron. If you are interested in increasing your fiber intake, try eating a whole grain bun or roll and include fiber rich vegetables to reach your fiber goals. Download this infographic.