We all know that white flour is bad and whole wheat flour is good. But have you ever wondered where whole wheat flour comes from? Well, you’re in luck because this article is all about wheat berries, which are milled and then turned into whole wheat flour. Continue reading to know more about them and also the health perks they offer!

The addition of wheat berries to one’s diet is a wonderful idea because the bran, germ and endosperm parts are all intact, and they are the things that make whole grains super good for the body.

It’s actually very easy to welcome wheat berries into your life because they are cooked just like any other grains out there — all you have to do is boil 1 part of wheat berries to 2 parts of water for several minutes. Since it can take a while for wheat berries to cook, soaking them in water for hours (preferably overnight) can help shorten cooking time.

Once soaked, you may add wheat berries to various soups, salads and side dishes. You may also choose to boil and serve it just like oatmeal or porridge, topped with your favorite seeds, crushed nuts or fruit slices.

As you can see, you are not going to have a difficult time introducing wheat berries to your everyday diet. And you should do that because they offer so many incredible health benefits, according to nutrition experts. Without any more ado, let’s take a look at some of the reasons why everybody should start consuming wheat berries:

Excess Weight Reduction

There are a couple of reasons why wheat berries are good for individuals who wish to lose unwanted pounds. First, they are lower in calories compared to other types of grains out there. Second, wheat berries are packed with dietary fiber, which is why they are heavy on the stomach — this helps a person feel full for a longer period of time.

Constipation Prevention

Since wheat berries are very good sources of dietary fiber, their regular consumption can help in warding off constipation. But other than helping to promote regularity, a diet that is rich in fiber can also help in preventing hemorrhoids from developing, and may also lower a person’s risk of having colon cancer.

Diabetes Management

Individuals with diabetes or those who are pre-diabetic should consider eating wheat berries more often. That’s because their dietary fiber content can actually help keep the blood sugar from spiking — dietary fiber is actually capable of regulating the amount of sugar released by the digestive system into the bloodstream.

Inflammation Reduction

Nutrition experts say that wheat berries supply the body with omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy forms of fat that are very good at controlling inflammation. This only means that the inclusion of wheat berries in the diet can help in minimizing joint pain and swelling, thus helping to reduce the need for a person to take NSAIDs.

Heart Disease Prevention

Omega-3 fatty acids present in wheat berries are also very good at keeping the cardiovascular system in an excellent condition, which means that your ticker can be kept out of harm’s way. Another reason why wheat berries are good for the heart is it has blood pressure-lowering potassium and bad cholesterol-lowering dietary fiber.

These are the most impressive health benefits that wheat berries have to offer. Adding them to your diet on a regular basis allows you to enjoy all of the above mentioned perks. Unfortunately, wheat berries are not ideal for those who are sensitive or allergic to gluten because they are wheat products and thus they contain gluten.

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