2d • Army Fitness
Whole grain foods
White pasta, white rice and white bread are made from refined grains. During processing, the bran and germ are removed. These parts contain most of the fibre and many vitamins and minerals.
This means refined carbs:
Have much less fibre
Contain fewer naturally occurring vitamins and minerals
Are digested and absorbed more quickly
Whole-grain foods keep the bran, germ and endosperm. Because of this they:
Provide more fibre
Contain more micronutrients
Slow digestion and the release of glucose into the blood
Help with fullness, gut health and blood sugar control
Your body can still digest and use carbohydrates from white foods, but whole grains change how fast the carbs are absorbed and how they affect energy levels and appetite.
That’s why whole grains are generally better for everyday health, while refined carbs can still have a place around training or when quick energy is needed.
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