Whole Grains - The Secret To Weight Loss

Whole grains are an important addition to any-one's diet. They are by far the best source for carbohydrates the body can use, for many reasons. Let's first compare two simple items. We'll take a slice of white bread and a slice of whole wheat bread. White bread, has little to no fiber in it. The whole wheat slice has a good amount of fiber in it. Fiber is tough on the digestive system, but in a good way. It takes longer for the body to process foods that are higher in fiber. As a result, foods high in fiber keep you feeling full, longer. The white bread consists of simple starches surrounded by very little fibers. In effect, the body quickly digests the bread and converts it to sugar far more rapidly than the slice of whole wheat bread. This usually causes an insulin spike, which naturally makes the body feel hungry again. Alternatively, whole wheat bread is converted to sugar, but at a much slower rate which regulates the body's insulin level and reduces hunger.
In recent months, there's been a race amongst big corporate food processors to slap the "Whole Grain" label on just about anything that will legally qualify as whole grain. The problem is that typically when you purchase any foods from these big companies, whether or not it contains whole grains, they are accompanied by preservatives and ingredients with more than ten letters that some full grown adults can not even pronounce. Furthermore, there is label trickery that goes on and one must read them carefully. One example being, if you every buy wheat bread, ensure that it says whole wheat. The words whole wheat ensure that a whole grain was used to make the bread.
It is simple to add more whole grains to your diet. Personally, I prefer whole grain items over their simple carbohydrate counterparts. Allow me to give you a short list of alternatives.
Wheat Bread instead of White Bread
Brown Rice instead of White Rice
Whole Wheat Pasta instead of Semolina Pasta
Raisin Bran instead of Rice Krispies
Wheat Bagel vs Salt Bagel
Rye Krisp Crackers vs. Saltines
In today's supermarkets most products come prepackaged, inflated with lots of preservatives and have misleading labels. Arm yourself with these tips and begin a healthful life by consuming whole grains at all times possible. You will notice that you are less hungry, which will promote weight loss, and that your bowel movements will be far better.

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