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White bread, fine grits, refined cereals - when to consider including them in the diet

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White bread, fine grits, refined cereals - when to consider including them in the diet

Is a carbohydrate product appealing to the consumer? Oftentimes, this is influenced by its texture, taste, and quality of ingredients used in its production. However, the most important criterion that we should consider when making a choice is its raw material composition. Nowadays, we often hear that the only right decision we should make is coarse-grain grits and whole grain bread. Everything that is less processed is better. Of course, we agree with this opinion, but will this decision always be appropriate?

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1. Comparison of the baking composition of wheat and barley

Carbohydrates, otherwise called carbohydrate or sugars, are organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Our daily diet should take them into account because they are the main energy components of food, which means that they provide the energy necessary for the proper functioning of bread. However, consuming them in adequate quantities is particularly important for the brain, nervous system and erythrocytes.

2. For whom refined grain is a better choice

The high fiber content in low-processed cereal products helps us to maintain or reduce our body weight, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers. As we can see, there are many advantages and they are indisputable. However, situations occur where the use of highly purified products such as wheat bread or breadcrumbs will work lightly as a medicine, because dietary fiber avoids the ability to bind to water and stimulate insufficient water intake in a daily diet.

3. Whether athletes can use refined grain

Refined cereals are certainly a better choice for people who are struggling with diseases of the stomach and intestines, the elderly or after surgical procedures. Fiber should be limited if we want to take care of the diseased organs. The fact that purified cereals have a lower nutritional value or a lower fiber content does not pose a problem for athletes. The diet of a person who is very physically active (especially a person with a high intake of cereals) is rich in minerals or vitamins, so it is not possible to have a complete deficiency of nutrients in the diet as a result of this.
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