The Best Germs Ever!No, we're not talking about 'germs' that make you sick; we are talking about the 'germs' inside whole grains. These provide your body with protein and B Vitamins that may help prevent health issues and disease.
One, Two, Three Parts
The germ is one of the three parts that make up whole grains; the other two are bran, which provides fiber and the endosperm, which provides starchy carbohydrates. To keep your body in tip-top shape, explore the wide world of whole grains. Remember, there are more choices than wheat. You might also try the following in your baking and cooking: spelt, amaranth, millet, buckwheat, rye, blue corn, brown rice, quinoa, barely or sorghum.
Surf's Up
Visit the Whole Grains Council's web site to find out what to look for on food labels while you are shopping; why whole grains are important, and how to incorporate whole grains into your fabulous recipes.
Books and Reading
The Complete Whole Grains Cookbook : 150 Recipes for Healthy Living by Judith Finlayson
The Great Life Diet : a Practical Guide to Heath, Happiness, and Personal Fulfillment by Denny Waxman
The Best Gluten-free Family Cookbook by Donna Washburn & Heather Butt
Surf's Up
Visit the Whole Grains Council's web site to find out what to look for on food labels while you are shopping; why whole grains are important, and how to incorporate whole grains into your fabulous recipes.
Books and Reading
The Complete Whole Grains Cookbook : 150 Recipes for Healthy Living by Judith Finlayson
The Great Life Diet : a Practical Guide to Heath, Happiness, and Personal Fulfillment by Denny Waxman
The Best Gluten-free Family Cookbook by Donna Washburn & Heather Butt
Content developed by EHPL's Children's Librarian, Kathleen Sands
