Celebrating National Whole Grains Month
That’s right! September is National Whole Grains Month. There is no better time to explore the many different types of whole grain breads out there. No matter your age or gender, whole grains are a healthy part of your diet. But did you know that some whole grains are even healthier than others?
Baking Business reports, according to a study found in a well-known medical journal, The Journal of the American Medical Association, the consumption of whole grains has been on the rise since 1999. The study was conducted by researchers from the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy in Boston, Massachusetts and discovered that the consumption of whole grains improved by 0.43 servings per person a day!
Nowadays, more and more Americans are striving to live a healthy lifestyle, which usually begins with changing the foods you consume. But just because you are trying to eat healthy doesn’t always mean you have to give up all your favorites – including baked goods. You can still eat the same foods you love, such as banana nut bread or cookies, only now you will have to choose versions with healthier ingredients like whole grains.
Whether you are baking for your family or your customers, you can incorporate whole grains into your treats, and it won’t cost you more or make the baked goods taste any different.
Health Benefits
Whole grains are beneficial in more ways than one. According to a report in Oldways Whole Grains Council, studies show they can reduce the risk of a stroke, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, while helping you to maintain a healthy weight.
Whole grains you can incorporate into your baked goods include:
- Barley
- Buckwheat
- Bulgur
- Corn
- Quinoa
- Oats
- Rice
- Rye
- Wheat
If you’re starting out a new business or you currently run a bakery of your own and are in need of new commercial bakery equipment, you’ve come to the right place! With the help of Empire Bakery Equipment and our quality products, you can make healthier, better tasting sweets with top-of-the-line equipment! Shop with us online or give us a call at 1-800-878-4070 for assistance finding the right equipment to suite your particular needs.