Whole grains are more nutritious than refined grains. which of these is not a benefit of consuming whole grains over refined ones?
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Whole grains are grains wherein their bran and germ are not removed by milling; therefore it contains all the nutrients.
Refined grains are milled that removes both the bran and germ to give them a fine texture and long life.
Most refined grains are enriched lack fiber and lose many important vitamins and nutrients are also lost during processing.
Most refined grains are enriched lack fiber and lose many important vitamins and nutrients that are also lost during processing.
A whole grain, also called a wholegrain, is a grain of any cereal and pseudocereal that contains the endosperm, germ, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm. As part of a general healthy diet, consumption of whole grains is associated with lower risk of several diseases.
Refined grains, in contrast to whole grains, refers to grain products consisting of grains or grain flours that have been significantly modified from their natural composition. The modification process generally involves the mechanical removal of bran and germ, either through grinding or selective sifting.