Australians Prefer Refined Grains Over Whole Grains

INTRODUCTION: Whole grain should be included as part of all Australian meals, New Zealand Food Standards Office (FSANZ) notes whole grain "foods using all parts of grain, including outer layer, bran, germ We define it. Separation during processing and comminution of grains into small pieces (FSANZ, 2011). Maintaining outer layers, bran and germ is important as they have a higher nutrient content than refined cereals, including removal of parts of bran and germ (Go Grains Health and Nutrition Ltd, 2010).

Whole grain should account for more than half of total food consumption, refined grains should not exceed half of total food consumption. But 85.3% of the cereals eaten by Americans are made from refined cereals. Purification of cereals prolongs shelf life and softens bread and pastries; however, the refining process reduces its nutritional value. Based on epidemiological studies, Western-style diets are more likely to be associated with obesity, death from heart disease, cancer (especially colon cancer), and other "Western style diet" related diseases compared to healthy diets There is a positive correlation with the increase in incidence. There is an evolutionary discrepancy between the physiology of ancient humans and Western model meals, and this is an evolutionary discrepancy, which is associated with civilized diseases including type 2 diabetes, epithelial cell carcinoma, autoimmune disease, osteoporosis, hypertension, coronary artery disease and obesity It is the foundation. sick

Consumers can use two kinds of cereals: whole grains and refined. For whole grain products, the entire core of the grain itself is used. For sophisticated cereals, the portion filled with vitamins, called bran or germ, is removed and the grain is ground to finer crushed pieces. When grains are crushed like this, you will lose the natural dietary fiber. Because there are products that add vitamin B and other nutrients in the grinding factory, you can mark the product as "rich" grain. Whole wheat such as wheat, rye, barley, like a brown rice or whole wheat pasta, is a smart and healthy choice. You will feel more fulfilled and you will be healthier than eating sophisticated or concentrated cereals