Why are whole grain foods good for you? Do they help you lose weight?

[Anonymous]

like for example whole grain brown rice...its still loaded with calories and carbs

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but I hear its good for u^

[anon1111]

Whole grains generally do NOT have less calories or carbs than their processed counterparts. In fact they sometimes times have slightly more per serving.

However, they will help you lose weight because they contain more fiber, so you can eat less of them and feel full for a lot longer because fiber digests slowly. (processed grains digest very quickly and make you feel hungry again within a couple hours).

Whole grains are also generally better for you because the bleaching process of rice and wheat removes most of the vitamins and minerals naturally present in the grains. It's also good to have lots of fiber in your diet because it's good for your heart and digestive system.

[lucky24]

white bread gets digested quickly so all the sugar is sent into your blood almost immediately

whole grain bread on the other hand is digested slowly and has more vitamins from what I have heard

so id say whole grain has more vitamins compared to somethign that's not?

[Shameneyes]

whole grain foods fibers are not broken down like it is in white bread and other processed foods. It helps clear your system. Which helps you lose weight and eliminates bloating of the stomach. It also helps prevent colon cancer and may or may not actually help you lose belly fat.

[Shameneyes]

by clear your system I mean get rid of the accumulated fecal matter that sticks to your colon walls

[zombiefood]

It's about being more organic. There are a lot of chemicals they put into white bread and white rice that aren't present in whole grains. It's the more natural, organic choice that's better for your body.

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[anon1111]

Whole grain does not equal organic. You can still grow rice and wheat using pesticides and GMO seeds and then just not bleach it prior to sale. Most whole grain wheat and brown rice sold in supermarkets is NOT organic.

White rice is simply brown rice that has been bleached and processed to remove the husk and bran. This changes the taste and makes it easier to chew but also removes most of the fiber and minerals.

[zombiefood]

Exactly, it's MORE organic. It's not completely organic, it's MORE natural than the other option. I never said it was wholly so.

[kheserthorpe]

They are superior to processed, high GI carbs.

Personally I lose weight far better with very low carbs in general.

[Anonymous]

Low GI, releases energy at a slower pace. That means no energy spikes and crashes as it takes longer to break down into usable energy.

"Keeps you fuller for longer."

It hasn't lost it's nutrients by the refinement process (white rice).

[Opinion Owner]

Sugary foods (~white bread) makes you hungry because of the sugar content. Easier to digest (it's processed).

[Distant]

Celery requires more calories to chew it than it contains. Therefore, there's a calorie-loss while snacking on celery. That's what I hear, anyway.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

They take longer to digest and keep you fuller.

[Anonymous]

They take longer to digest