Refined versus Whole

Let's look into the difference between whole grains and refined grains.

Whole grains when considered whole, have all of their parts. The bran, wheat germ, and endosperm. The bran and germ contain most of the vitamins and fiber your body needs, while the endosperm is starchy and has very few vitamins and fiber.

Refined grains, like white rice and white flours, are made from only the endosperm. The bran and germ are removed by manufacturers, which is removing all those essential vitamins, fiber, and protein that your body needs!

So the difference between the two is mostly nutritional value. Removing the bran and germ from whole grains is not a good thing because it is withholding you of the nutrients your body needs, and replacing it with starch and empty calories.

That's plenty enough info for me. I'd much rather live healthier than to eat a bunch of refined grains.

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