Q2W4 - Grains Flashcards
seeds form cereal crops like wheat, corn, barley, or oats
grains
a single grain
kernel
Parts of a Grain:
husk
bran
endosperm
germ
part of a grain that can’t be eaten
husk
part of a grain that should be grinded for fertilizer or feeds
husk
part of a grain rich in fiber
bran
part of a grain rich in starch
endosperm
starch mixed with water
slur
This is the seed of an annual, gluten-free grass and is also used as a source of starch.
millet
widely eaten as a cereal in Africa and Asia
millet
illness caused by an immune reaction to eating gluten
celiac disease
A dough is ______ to remove its gluten.
soaked
used to make ____ bread and hominy, and is also an important source of starch and cooking oil.
corn
indigenous to Mexico
corn
used to make tortillas and nachos
corn
its outer covering is too hard for the body to digest
corn
It is the source of the highest-quality bread and baking flour. There are many different varieties.
wheat
from Egypt
wheat
type of wheat best known in making pasta
durum wheat
used to make oatmeal and flour
oats
often added to cakes and cookies
oats
native to central Europe
oats
used for making malt liquor, as a side dish similar to rice, and also in soup
barley
indigenous to the East
barley
The narrow long-grained rice is one of the finest. It should be soaked before cooking
basmati rice
best rice to eat with Indian food
basmati rice
grown in the foothills of the Himalayas
basmati rice
Why is it suggested that white rice should be replaced by brown rice?
for reasons concerning diabetes as it’s high in carbohydrates (sugar)
12 Grain Bread Nutritional Content: sugar
2g sugar
12 Grain Bread Nutritional Content: fiber
3g fiber
12 Grain Bread Nutritional Content: fat
3g fat
12 Grain Bread Nutritional Content: calories
120 calories
12 Grain Bread Nutritional Content: protein
5g protein
12 Grain Bread Nutritional Content: carbohydrates
19g carbohydrates
Ounce-Equivalent of Grains
1 slice of bread
1 cup ready-to-eat cereal
1/2 of cooked rice, cooked pasta, or cooked cereal
Health Benefits of Grains:
nutrient dense
rich in antioxidants
Too much grains can cause:
digestive disorder (constipation)
heart disease
cognitive malfunction