For us, the human beings,
wheat is a
fundamental food, which we can find in all kinds of variations. During the last few years this cereal was very much discussed because of the eventual allergies it may cause. In fact, almost all diseases which are associated with wheat consumption might not be due to the grain itself rather than to the
‘modern’ harvesting, preservation and grinding technologies.
Knowing all this, we can now continue our topic about the
most powerful health benefits of wheat.
Keep reading!
- Prevents from Type 2 Diabetes
Did you know that
magnesium can activate more than 300 enzymes, which have to do with the glucose concentration in the human body? Luckily, lab results show that wheat is super rich in this mineral. That’s why you might wanna eat whole wheat bread in order to regulate the blood sugar levels.
- Extends life span
It’s a common belief that people would need around
100g of wheat per day to maintain good health and to live longer. If you remember from our Part 1 article, wheat has high
fiber content. This automatically makes your diet healthy as fibers might protect all your internal organs from infections and inflammations.
- Protects from gallstones formation
Speaking of fibers, a main component in whole-wheat flour, they might assure a fast and easy transition throughout the gastrointestinal tract. What they can also do is reduce the secretion of
bile acids. Namely their excessive release might lead to gallstones formation, so you might wanna think of a healthy diet.
- Prevents from asthma
According to statistics around 6-7% of the world population suffers from asthma. Good news is that whole grain products as well as fish can significantly reduce the risk of asthma development in
early childhood. Scientific data shows that kids who eat whole grains actually have 50% less chance of getting the disease.
- Promotes healthy heart
Some believe that wheat can also make the cardiovascular system function better. It’s very important for women to include this cereal in their menu during and after
menopause. This way they’ll take good care of their heart. Doctors also
‘prescribe’ this food to women with high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and other symptoms of heart problems.
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