September
NATIONAL WHOLE GRAINS MONTH
Whole grains include the entire seed of a plant and is composed of three parts:
Bran – The outer shell of a seed or kernel is hard and contains important minerals, antioxidants, and fiber
Endosperm – The next or middle layer contains most of the carbohydrates found in grains
Germ – The center layer provides vitamins, minerals, and necessary protein.
The biggest sources of wh…