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#Eating lots of whole #grains - especially those high in cereal fiber - may help #people live longer, according to new research.

Immune system acts as a defensive army. Healthy immune system function in perfect balance - destroys harmful substances, but misses those we need, such as food. Essentials are foods rich in vitamins. A, B complex, C, and E, as well as richer in minerals (especially zinc, selenium and calcium). Particularly important are the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (nuts, seeds and oily fish), protein (lean meat, fish and pulses), fiber (cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables). Immune System Boosters to non essentials are meeting up with friends, positive thinking, regular exercise, good sleep, daylight

Whole grains can have a powerful impact on your health! Start shaping up for fall by adding a variety of whole grains to your diet. Since your body absorbs the nutrients from food easier than from vitamins, it's important to eat the foods with the most antioxidants. Here's how you can know the differences of the everyday grains we eat, and to get the most benefits from tasty whole grains!Why Are Whole Grains Good For You?Whole grains are loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients that our bodies need. Whole grains contain protein, fiber, B vitamins, antioxidants, iron, zinc, copper, and magnesium. Due to this, whole grains have been shown to prevent many types of illness including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Whole grains are linked to excellent amounts of fiber. Whole wheat contains the most fiber and brown rice has the least.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that diets with whole grains that are low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol reduce heart disease and cancers. This applies to whole grain foods with at least 51% of whole grain ingredients. Shockingly enough, only 10% of Americans get enough whole grains a day. It's best to incorporate at least three serving's worth.Know the Difference Between 100% Whole Grains and 100% WheatA whole grain is the bran, germ, and endosperm of a grain. The most important thing is that all parts of the grain are still intact and in a healthy proportion.It gets tricky when you're at the grocery store with tons of options in front of you. Remember to steer clear of anything that's refined or processed. Similar names like "multigrain, 100% wheat, organic, pumpernickel, bran, and stone ground" are not necessarily whole grain! Especially beware of "100% wheat" bread. Why? Unfortunately, manufacturers strip the outermost later of bran off the wheat kernel and use refined wheat flour with molasses to fill it. Sadly this product does not count as 100% whole grain bread!You can

Corn is a very popular food in America and also in the other parts of the world. Corn is native to America and part of the American culture. It has been used as a food for over seven thousand years and played important roles in Mayan, Aztec and Incan civilizations. There was a time when corn was the basic food and played in the livelihood of many native cultures. Scientifically corn is known as Zea may and it was the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times. In the modern time, United States, China, Brazil, Mexico and Russia are largest commercial producers of corn.

Perhaps the most difficult change you will have to make in a diet for diabetes type 2 is avoiding white and wheat flour products such as bread and cereals. Brown bread may look like a healthy choice, but not all brown breads are whole grain. Most "whole wheat" (brown) bread produced in the United States is highly processed and made with enough brown flour to make it look brown.

A lot of people who are desperate in losing weight think that cereals and oatmeal are effective weight loss foods for women. If you are among those who would like to lose weight quickly you have to

Oats are cereal food grains used as foods, basically the seeds of annual grass Avena sativa. Oats are highly nutritious and considered probably the best food that you can have for breakfast. Oats have been used as livestock and human foods since ancient times and mainly cultivated in United States, Canada, Russia, Poland and Finland. Oats health benefits are numerous as they also have medicinal properties.

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Government officials fine-tuning guidelines for marketing food to children say they won't push the food industry to get rid of colorful cartoon characters on cereal boxes anytime soon.

Calcium is vital for the human body, a key nutrient for development and strengthening of teeth and bones . Its important for muscle control and blood circulation. Some of these food are Green vegetables, seeds,Cereals,Canned fish,Soy milk and tofu.