Preparing Cereal Dishes And Strach Dishes Flashcards
_____ and ______ are the seeds of certain grasses.
Cereals and grains
Cereals or grains are the seeds of certain grasses, the most important of which are
Wheat, oats, rice, barley, corn, rye, and buckwheat.
It is the outer layer of the grain
Bran
It is the main part of the grain
Endosperm
It is the smallest part of the grain
Germ
What are the three major parts of grains
Bran, endosperm, germ
It Contains many different phytochemicals, which are compounds found in plant foods that have been linked to significant health benefits.
Whole grain cereals
These can lower the risk of coronary heart disease and slow or turn back cancers in animals.
Lignans
It reduces the glycemic index (GI) of food, which is important for people with diabetes, and helps protect against the development of cancer cells in the colon.
Phytic acid
These have antioxidant effects
Phenolic compounds
These are compounds found naturally in plants that are structurally similar to cholesterol.
Phytosterols
Is an oderless, tastless, white substance occurring widely in plant tissues.
Starch
The main source of carbohydrate, and play an important role in a healthy diet.
Starchy foods
________ usually involve cutting out most starchy foods.
Low-Carbohydrate diets
_______ is the most common form of carbohydrate in man’s healthy diet.
Starch
___________ are good source of energy and the main source of a range of nutrients in a person’s diet.
Starchy foods