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A refined grain is defined as having undergone a process that removes the bran, germ and husk of the grain and leaves the endosperm, or starchy interior. [1] Examples of refined grains include white bread, white flour, corn grits and white rice. [2] Refined grains are milled which gives a finer texture and improved shelf life. [3]
A whole grain is a grain of any cereal and pseudocereal that contains the endosperm, germ, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] As part of a general healthy diet , consumption of whole grains is associated with lower risk of several diseases.
Whole grains as used in this bread have more of the original seed, making them more nutritious but more prone to spoilage in storage. [77] As whole grains, cereals provide carbohydrates, polyunsaturated fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. When processed by the removal of the bran and germ, all that remains is the starchy endosperm. [71]
On the other hand, refined grains, like white rice or white bread, are missing one or more parts of the grain. In other words, refined grains are not “whole”. For example, white flour and ...
The fear of carbohydrates, and particularly grains, is still going strong, with many people believing that eating foods like bread, pasta and rice will lead to weight gain, high blood sugar levels ...
“Whole grains contain all three parts of the original seed: the bran, germ and endosperm,” says Marisa Moore, M.B.A., R.D.N., L.D., author of The Plant Love Kitchen. Because these parts of the ...
Archetypal examples include: RTE cereals, white breads, fast food, other convenience meals, cured meat dishes, smoked/fried meats, fried dough foods, shallow/deep fried potatoes, other foods intensely fried in rendered fat/refined oil, sugary/fatty discretionary foods (e.g., sauce, candy), colas and other sweetened soft drinks.
The Western pattern diet is a modern dietary pattern that is generally characterized by high intakes of pre-packaged foods, refined grains, red meat, processed meat, high-sugar drinks, candy and sweets, fried foods, industrially produced animal products, butter and other high-fat dairy products, eggs, potatoes, corn (and high-fructose corn ...