wholegrains
nounUK /ˈhəʊl.ɡreɪnz/
US /ˈhoʊl.ɡreɪnz/
Wholegrains are grains that keep all their parts, like brown rice and oats.
Eating wholegrains like oats and brown rice helps keep your body healthy.
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2. Grains that have not had their bran and germ removed during processing.
Nutritionists recommend wholegrains over refined grains.
3. Foods made from unrefined grain, such as wholemeal bread and oatmeal.
The bakery sells wholegrains like wholemeal rolls and oat cookies.
4. A source of dietary fiber and nutrients found in unrefined cereal seeds.
Wholegrains provide fiber that helps digestion.