Understanding the Health Benefits Of The Grains Group

Grains are food that give your child energy and can be a great source of vitamin B and fiber, depending on the kind of grains that you purchase.  

Grains Are High In Nutrients

Here Are The Key Health Benefits Of Grains:

• reduce their risk for heart disease   
• reduce the risk for diabetes
• improve overall digestion and reduce constipation
• provide a feeling of fullness that helps prevent overeating
• lower cholesterol in your blood stream

Some of the following nutrients aide the body in various important functions:

• vitamin Bs help the body produce energy and is important for the nervous system
• folate is also helps make red blood cells
• iron helps carry the oxygen throughout the body
• magnesium and selenium help builld bones and is important for a healthy immune system to fight disease
• selenium is important for a healthy immune system to fight disease

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