Copitos de Salud: Lecture on Cereals

Jun 12, 2024

Copitos de Salud: Lecture on Cereals

Introduction

  • Cereals: A type of carbohydrate.
  • Essential for daily diet: Provide energy and necessary nutrients.

Common Misconception

  • Cereals are often mistaken for brand names like Quaker or Nesquik.
  • True cereals come from plants.

Definition

  • Grains from Gramineae plants.

Structure of a Whole Grain Cereal

  1. Bran: The outer covering, rich in fiber, aids in intestinal transit.
  2. Endosperm: Contains almond; provides energy.
  3. Germ: Concentrates vitamins, minerals, fats, and nutrients necessary for germination.

Refined vs. Whole Grains

  • Refined Grains: Lose bran and germ; mostly contain endosperm (almond, sugar).
  • Whole Grains: Provide proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Example: Brown Rice vs. White Rice

  • Whole grains (like brown rice) offer more nutrients compared to refined grains (like white rice).

Classification of Cereals

  • Based on presence of gluten.

Cereals Containing Gluten

  1. Oatmeal (often contaminated, contains "prolamine").
  2. Barley.
  3. Rye.
  4. Wheat (and derivatives like cookies, spaghetti).

Gluten-Free Cereals

  1. Rice (black, red, white, brown).
  2. Amaranth.
  3. Cañihua (kaniwa).
  4. Sorghum.
  5. Teff.
  6. Corn (and derivatives).
  7. Quinoa.
  8. Millet.
  9. Buckwheat (a type of wheat without gluten).

Conclusion

  • Importance of cereals in diet: Consume at least 3 types of whole grains daily.
  • Remember: Cereals are not specific brands.

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Closing

  • Encouragement to continue good work.
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