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Fan Letter] Dear Doctor, Hello! I'm a big fan of yours and have been following your health science articles. Recently, I've developed a keen interest in whole grains as they are widely advertised as a healthy food choice. I wonder, what exactly are the nutritional values of whole grains? Can you please take stock of the eight "most" of whole grains, so that we can better understand the secrets of these foods? Looking forward to hearing from you!
Popular science answers] Dear fans, hello! Glad to hear from you. As an important part of China's traditional diet, coarse grains do have a lot of nutritional value. Below, I'll take a look at the eight "most" of whole grains to help you gain insight into the advantages of these foods.
1.Most dietary fiber: Whole grains are rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, help bowel movements, and prevent constipation. In addition, dietary fiber can also lower cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
2.Highest vitamin B1: Whole grains are high in vitamin B1, which helps to maintain the normal functioning of the nervous system, enhance physical strength, and prevent beriberi.
3.Most minerals: Whole grains are rich in minerals, such as iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium, etc., which are important for maintaining the normal physiological functions of the human body.
4.Highest antioxidants: Whole grains contain a large amount of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, flavonoids, etc., which can remove free radicals in the body, delay aging, and reduce the risk of cancer.
5.Optimal satiety: The dietary fiber in whole grains can increase the time that food stays in the stomach, making it feel fuller for longer, helping to control appetite and reduce food intake.
6.Lowest calorie: Compared with fine grains, coarse grains are lower in calories and are suitable for people during the ** period.
7.Strongest anti-cancer effect: Dietary fiber, antioxidants and other components in whole grains have anti-cancer effects and can reduce the incidence of cancer.
8.Best health ingredients: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that coarse grains are warm and sweet, and have the effects of nourishing the body and invigorating the spleen and stomach, and are suitable for all groups of people.
I'm sure you have a deeper understanding of the eight "mosts" of coarse grains. In your usual diet, eating whole grains in moderation can make your body healthier. In addition, I would like to recommend two ancient TCM prescriptions based on coarse grains to help you make better use of coarse grains for your health:
1.Red jujube yam porridge: Red jujube has the effect of nourishing blood and beauty, yam is rich in dietary fiber and minerals, and when used to cook porridge, it can strengthen the spleen and stomach, and beautify the skin.
2.Goji berry oatmeal porridge: Goji berry has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, brightening the eye, oats are rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants, cooking porridge to eat, help reduce cholesterol, prevent cardiovascular disease.
I hope today's popular science answer can be helpful to you! If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. Wishing you health and happiness!
References: 1Yang Yuexin. (2016).Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents. Beijing: China Light Industry Press.
2.Wang Xingguo. (2015).Nutrition and Food Hygiene. Beijing: Health Press.
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