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Wheat Bran
Wheat Bran
Wheat Bran
What is it:
Wheat bran is the outer layer of the wheat kernel that is separated during the milling process to produce refined flour. It is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The production of wheat bran involves milling whole wheat grains, where the outer layers, including the bran, are removed to obtain refined white flour. Due to its nutritional profile, wheat bran is often incorporated into various food products, including cereals, bread, and baked goods, to enhance their fiber content and contribute to a balanced diet.
Rating:
Wheat bran is a rich source of dietary fiber, B vitamins, and antioxidants. It has been associated with various health benefits, such as promoting digestive health, reducing the risk of various diseases, and potentially contributing to physiatric health.
Resources:
- Wheat bran health benefits (review)
- Dietary fiber in wheat bran (review)
- Wheat bran increases plasma shorty chain fatty acid levels in healthy men (randomized controlled trial)
How we rate ingredients
Health is like a bank account, certain ingredients make a deposit into your health bank, meaning they add to
your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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