Consuming foods rich in fiber, such as whole grains, as part of overall healthy eating, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and may reduce constipation.
High-fiber foods such as whole grains help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories. Selecting whole grains for at least half your daily servings may help maintain your weight. Incorporate whole grains into your healthy eating plan by adding a whole wheat bagel or toast to breakfast, a sandwich on wholewheat bread at lunch or wholewheat pasta with dinner.
In addition to the basic benefits of grains, they help maintain optimum health due to the phytochemicals they contain – many of which are still being identified.
Three to ten ounces of grains are recommended each day, depending on how many calories you need. About one-half of these should be whole grains.