In short? People also worry about lectins because they are small, hard-to-digest proteins and have been shown to potentially accumulate in your body, leading to poor gut health.
Whole grains are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, which may help you lower bad cholesterol and regulate bowel movements. Not only that, but the fiber is actually good for your gut. Whole grains contain insoluble fiber that is indigestible, and instead fermented by gut microbiota.
Gluten is a protein found in whole grains such as wheat, rye and barley. And for people with celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, consumption is harmful to the small intestine, and should be avoided. Many of us actually rely on foods with gluten to meet our dietary needs for these nutrients.
For instance, a brown bread isn't necessarily whole wheat — the brown hue may come from added coloring. If you're not sure something has whole grains, check the product label or the Nutrition Facts panel.
Look for the word "whole" on the package, and make sure whole grains appear among the first items in the ingredient list. It may seem like it doesn't add up, but actually white whole-wheat bread is made with whole grains, just as is regular whole-wheat bread.
White whole-wheat bread also is nutritionally similar to regular whole-wheat bread. So if you prefer the taste and texture of white bread, but want the nutritional benefits of whole wheat, choose white whole-wheat bread over refined white bread.
If all of the grains you eat are whole grains, you may need to take extra care to get sufficient folic acid, a B vitamin. While most refined-grain products are fortified, whole grains are not typically fortified with folic acid. Look for whole grains that have been fortified with folic acid, such as some ready-to-eat cereals.
Eat plenty of other folate-rich foods, including fruits, vegetables and legumes. Folic acid is especially important for women who could become pregnant or are pregnant. Eating a variety of whole grains not only ensures that you get more health-promoting nutrients but also helps make your meals and snacks more interesting. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Sign up for free, and stay up-to-date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID, plus expert advice on managing your health.
Error Email field is required. Error Include a valid email address. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information and to understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your e-mail and website usage information with other information we have about you. Gluten tends to be the most inflammatory grain. Sugar and dairy foods are typically the biggest culprits when it comes to inflammation. Thank you Kriss for an excellent article. However I find that in many cases functional medicine advocates not using grains at all or minimally and taking a more Paleo approach to the issue.
I was just wondering what your take is on the great results people have with vegan type of diets and also with Paleo type of diets? Is it just that certain diets suit others better? I find it difficult to know which way to go as many experts tell a compelling story, like I love Dr. Hyman for example and his idea of the pegan diet, and everyone seems to have evidence to back it up.
Do you have an opinion on e. Lots of questions, sorry? Appreciate your help. Love, Annika. Hi Annika! The bottom line is that a whole foods diet rich in lots of plant foods offers the most disease-protecting power and helps you feel the most energetic.
People who have slower metabolisms and a harder time losing weight often choose to skip the grains at dinner and make that the lightest meal of the day in order to lose weight. In our experience, it also difficult to sustain a diet completely free of grains.
So, realistically, learning to include them in a balanced way can offer health benefits like weight control, and diet satisfaction over the long-term. As for antinutrients like phytates and lectins in grains and beans, they can be eliminated almost completely by soaking, fermentation, and boiling, which are standard methods in preparing those foods.
This is about what I gathered as well. Thank you for your thorough response. Thank you!! Thank you Jen! I am working with a gluten specialist at the moment. Good article, and something I, like many of us, have been struggling with lately, sifting through the piles of opinions on this matter. At 46 years old, and a pre diabetic who has always eaten fairly healthy and am not overweight I have to be particularly careful.
Hi Mike! Eventhough quinoa is a healthy whole grain technically a seed , it does contain carbohydrates — which provide essential fuel for your brain and heart. This is why completely avoiding carbs is not the answer to reversing type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. You may find that your blood sugar increases after eating whole grains or fruit.
But without those foods, you may experience insulin resistance along with a blood sugar spike hours after eating high-protein and high-fat foods. Eating a healthy balance of high-fiber carbs like quinoa , and some protein and fat at each meal along with regular exercise and weight control is typically the best recipe for lowering blood sugars and avoiding type 2 diabetes.
I would love to learn the details of what exactly happens in the body as you described in this sentence when you eat a high-protein and high-fat meal for example? Hi Annika, Thanks for your follow-up question. The process of making glucose from non-carbohydrate foods is called gluconeogenesis… which basically means that your body makes glucose from protein and fat.
Fatty foods moreso than high-protein foods also block the insulin signaling process. On a personal note, 2 of my kids have type 1 diabetes and use continuous glucose monitors where I can see their blood sugars every 5 minutes, so I have seen the effects of high-fat foods in particular. Thank you so much. The best of health to you and your family? Help please???? I would suggest staying with mostly paleo.
I was a very healthy vegan no bad sugar and organic wholegrains for 7 years and ended up with gut problems and autoimmune condition.
Now i have been practising paleo for 1. People are just different. Some have very sensitive digestive system and should stay away from grains as much as possible. Sorry Kris. Even without fermentable fiber, whole grains may support the gut microbiome since their polyphenol compounds seem to be fermented by these microbes. Milled or intact: Emerging research is exploring whether intact whole grains such as brown rice, farro, bulgur, sorghum, millet and quinoa offer additional benefits beyond breads, cereals and pasta made from whole grains milled into flour.
All of these whole grain foods contain the complete grain — bran, germ and endosperm — and thus are more health-protective than refined grains. Studies are exploring whether intact grains may offer additional benefits, such as a smaller or slower rise in blood sugar and insulin levels or more support for gut microbes.
Instead, choose unseasoned whole grains and have fun adding the herbs or spices that suit your taste buds. The best choice would be a cereal with little or no added sugar that you enjoy mixed with fresh or dried fruit and tasty nuts or seeds. Even if you add a bit of sugar or honey, you most likely will add a smaller amount than the package contains. For those transitioning from a super-sweetened cereal, try mixing it with an unsweetened cereal and gradually shift the proportions to emphasize the low-sugar choice.
Portion distortion : Whole grains seem to support a healthy weight, but that benefit can be lost if a health halo leads to overdoing it. For example, tortillas can be a great way to include whole grains.
Corn tortillas, the traditional choice for tacos and enchiladas, often contain 60 to 65 calories in each small six-inch piece. For flour tortillas, instead of those made from enriched flour a refined grain , look for whole wheat options. Flour tortillas are slightly higher in calories because they contain added fat to make them softer and easier to roll. However, dishes like fajitas, burritos and chimichangas often use larger tortillas. Gluten-free confusion: For people who do not have sensitivity to gluten, avoiding gluten does not make a diet more healthful.
And many of the specially labeled gluten-free products are refined grains. Whole grains without gluten include amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, corn, millet, teff, brown rice and wild rice.
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