4 truths about whole foods

• April 28, 2024

Bread, cookies, bars and cereals, within the market there is a great diversity of whole foods which are advertised as the best allies to preserve health and, above all, weight. However, what is behind it?

According to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), for an integral food to offer all the benefits of fiber, and be considered as whole grain, it must contain at least 51% of grains in weight; But the reality is that most of the products that exist tend to have low fiber levels and few nutrients, which does not make them such an effective option when it comes to caring for physical well-being.

For this reason, GetQoralHealth , with information of the publication Scientific American, It presents four truths that you must take into account before integrating whole foods into your diet:

1. Alteration in sugar levels. People absorb the sugars from processed grains faster than in the case of intact whole grains. This produces peaks of sugar in the blood resulting in an increase in food consumption and the risk of developing diseases such as diabetes, as indicated David Ludwig , professor of nutrition of the Harvard School of Public Health .

2. High in calories. Whole foods may also contain unhealthy additives. In an investigation carried out by Harvard scientists, the composition of 545 integral products labeled with the seal "whole grain" was analyzed. And what they found is that these, in addition to containing less grams of grains, were high in calories and sugars in addition to a low level of nutrients.

3. That his appearance does not deceive you. Color is not an indication of a whole grain. The bread can be brown due to molasses or other added ingredients. I'll list the ingredients to see if it's a whole grain. This according to United States Department of Agriculture .

4. The labels cheat. The integral foods that have in their labels the legends: "Multigrain", "100% wheat", "seven grains" or "bran" are not usually whole grain products.

Integrating a number of whole grains, (which do not have any process or alteration) can greatly benefit health. A study presented in the American Society for Nutrition , notes that people who eat whole grain are less likely to smoke and are 25% more likely to exercise.

For the United States Department of Agriculture, one of the tips you should take into account before choosing whole foods is:

• Choose products that name one of the following whole ingredients first on the label list: oats, quinoa, whole grain barley, whole grain corn and rye.

Remember, your health is in your hands. Beware!
 

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