Okay, here's the health info. According to a smarty pants nutritional study at Harvard (Susan's Note: You should really go check that out!), there is a "connection between eating whole grains and better health." Eating wheat berries and other whole grains lowers your risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. These grains additionally offer modest protection against colorectal cancer ... They are full of fiber, protein and iron.
Nutrition:
Per 1/2 cup:
- 151 calories;
- 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono );
- 0 mg cholesterol;
- 29 g carbohydrates;
- 0 g added sugars;
- 6 g protein;
- 4 g fiber;
- 265 mg sodium;
- 2 mg potassium.
Carbohydrate Servings: 2
Exchanges: 2 starch
