Types Of Whole Grains, Nutrients In Them And Their Benefits

 5. Bulgur : It is produced from wheat kernels. Wheat kernels are boiled, dried and cracked to get bulgur.

Nutrients in Bulgur : It is rich in magnesium and manganese.

  • Calories: 154
  • Fiber: 8.2
  • Protein: 5.53
  • Gluten Free: No

Health Benefits of Bulgur :

  1. It serves as a fast food which is high in nutrition. It has quick cooking time and mild flavor.
  2. Bulgur has more fiber per cup than quinoa, oats, millet, buckwheat and corn. These soluble fiber keeps food moving through your digestive tract and prevents constipation.
  3. It has no fat content which is very helpful for fat-free diet.

 

6. Corn (Zea Mays May)

Nutrients in Corn : It is rich in magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and selenium.

  • Calories: 163
  • Fiber: 3.3
  • Protein: 3.65
  • Gluten Free: Yes

Health Benefits of Corn :

  1. Corn has the highest level of antioxidants of any grain or vegetable!. It has almost twice the antioxidant activity of apples.
  2. It helps to prevent cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer and other chronic diseases.