Nutrient Composition of Grains
The table below lists some of the key nutrients that grains/legumes contain and the proportion contribution to the Recommended Dietary Intakes (RDI) for each.
Whole Grain Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of whole grains, their health benefits, recommended intake, and the potential economic and disease-prevention impacts of consuming enough whole grains.
About Whole Grains
What are Whole Grains? Whole grains are the complete seeds of cereal plants. Each grain has three essential parts: When all three parts are present in their natural proportions, the…
Types of Grains
Grains, commonly referred to as ‘cereals’ or ‘cereal grains’, are the edible seeds of specific grasses belonging to the Poaceae (also known as Gramineae) family. Wheat, oats and rice are…
Whole grains and planetary health
Current global dietary trends are having detrimental impacts on both the environment and human health1.
Whole Grains for a Healthier Future
Australia may have one of the highest life expectancies globally, but a recent study by The Lancet reveals that almost half of the population has non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular…
Allergies and Intolerances to Grains
Grains are an important part of a healthy, balanced diet for most people. However, some people have conditions that require them to limit or avoid certain grain foods. Before cutting…