To be classed as ‘whole grain’ all three parts of the grain- the bran, endosperm and germ must be present in the same proportions as found in nature.
Wholegrains deliver over 26 nutrients – an abundance of valuable, naturally occurring, nutrients and phytochemicals which nourish the body (1,2,3). Wholegrains contain:
Almost three quarters of Australians are not eating enough whole grains (4,5). Not only that, but on average we’re eating less than half the recommended amount.
The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend we eat a variety of grain foods each day choosing mostly whole grain and/or high fibre varieties, and according to the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council, adults are recommended to eat 48 grams of whole grains every day. (6)
A simple way to get more wholegrains into your diet is to look out for foods which:
For more information on wholegrains head to the Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council website https://www.glnc.org.au/
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