1, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Phenols and terpenoids phytochemicals in whole wheat flour have antioxidant activity, which reduces the cholesterol content in blood and the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
2, increase satiety, promote defecation and prevent constipation.
Whole wheat flour contains dietary fiber such as cellulose, lignin and resistant starch. Compared with fruit and vegetable fiber, cereal fiber can effectively increase the volume of feces and prevent constipation.
3, regulate blood sugar and blood cholesterol
Dietary fiber in whole wheat flour can reduce the absorption of sugar in small intestine, so that blood sugar will not rise rapidly due to eating, so it can reduce the release of insulin in the body.
4. Reduce the risk of cancer
Studies have found that eating foods high in whole grains and dietary fiber can reduce the risk of breast cancer, intestinal cancer and pancreatic cancer in women. β -glucan can also regulate immune response through anti-infection, anti-tumor and anti-inflammation.
Second, the shortcomings of whole wheat flour:
The disadvantage of whole wheat flour is that you can't eat too much, because its protein content is high, and it will produce a lot of calories after eating. If the heat can't be completely digested, it will easily lead to obesity.
Extended data:
Identification and storage methods of whole wheat flour;
First of all, distinguish:
1, look:
Compared with traditional refined white flour, whole wheat flour is yellow and dark in color, because it contains wheat bran and some natural pigments and enzymes. If the flour is white, it means it is not really whole wheat flour. In China, it is normal to see bran with naked eyes because there is no regulation on the grain fineness of whole wheat flour.
2. Smell:
High-quality whole wheat flour smells like wheat, and there is no odor such as oxidation, rot and mildew.
3. Distinguish:
When buying whole wheat flour, we should pay attention to identifying the implementation standard, product name, net content, production enterprise, production date and other information on the package. Whole wheat flour contains bran and germ, which is more prone to oxidative deterioration than refined white flour. The shelf life of stabilized whole wheat flour is close to that of ordinary wheat flour.
Second, storage
Buy whole wheat flour home, it is recommended to keep it away from light or in the refrigerator. After opening the bag, pay attention to sealing the mouth of the noodle bag, which can delay the quality change.
If it is only temporarily stored, it should be stored in a cool, dry and ventilated place.
References:
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