Types Of Whole Grains, Nutrients In Them And Their Benefits

 11. Millet

Nutrients in Millet: Manganese

• Calories: 170
• Fiber: 3.8
• Protein: 4.96
• Gluten Free: Yes

Health Benefits of Millet

1. Millet has shown to help control body weight and glucose levels
2. It is naturally high in protein and antioxidants.
3. Scientists at Sri Venkateswara University in India studied health benefits of Millets. They found that it may help to control blood sugar and cholesterol.

12. Oats

Nutrients in Oats : Rich in Manganese. it also has magnesium, phosphorus and thiamin.

• Calories: 2 (For rolled oats: 171)
• Fiber: 4.5
• Protein: 5.92
• Gluten Free: Yes

Health Benefits of Oats

1. Scientific studies have concluded hat oats can be effective in lowering cholesterol.
2. It may protect against coronary heart disease and colon cancer.
3. It is also have a unique antioxidant, namely the avenanthramides, that helps protect blood vessels from the damaging effects of LDL cholesterol.