What's Healthy About Heart Healthy Whole Grains? – Dr. Berg

I’m sure you’ve heard about the amazing benefits of whole grains, but are they actually good for you? Find out the truth about heart-healthy whole grains!

0:00 Introduction: Are whole grains heart-healthy?
0:10 Whole grains explained
1:30 The truth about heart-healthy grains
2:10 The problem with cereals
2:30 Difference between refined grains and whole grains
2:57 Whole grains on a ketogenic diet
3:22 Thanks for watching!

In this video, we’re going to take a look at heart-healthy whole grains. The American Association of Cereal Chemists defines whole grains as “any mixture of bran, endosperm, and germ in proportions one would expect to see in an intact grain”.

There are 3 parts of an intact grain:
• Bran- outer layer containing fiber, trace minerals, and B-vitamins
• Germ- B vitamins, vitamin E, trace minerals, phytonutrients, healthy fats
• Endosperm- All of the carbohydrates and a few B-vitamins

According to the FDA, all you need is 51% of these three elements to call a product whole grain. This means that the other 49% could be refined grains, sugars, sweeteners, or other additives.

Refined grains are made by removing the bran and the germ, leaving only the endosperm. There aren’t many vitamins in the endosperm, so the grains are typically enriched with synthetic vitamins and iron.

Whether something is made from whole grains or refined grains, it’s still very high on the glycemic index and unfit for a ketogenic diet.

The American Association of Cereal Chemists expanded their definition of whole grains to include grains that have been ground.

When you grind whole grains, the grinding process exposes them to oxygen, which destroys vitamin E, part of the vitamin B complex, and many of the phytonutrients and healthy fats.

Ground grains are more susceptible to going rancid when they’re exposed to air and other things like mold, so chemicals are added to the grains to preserve them.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching. I hope this video sheds some light on "heart-healthy" whole grains. I'll see you in the next video.