wheat germ
Grain's nutritious core
Wheat germ is the nutrient-rich embryo of a wheat kernel, separated during milling and sold as a health food supplement.
It's high in protein, vitamins, and oils, often sprinkled on cereal or added to baked goods: She added wheat germ to the smoothie for extra nutrition.
Fermented milk product
- oatmealBoiled grain breakfast
- energy barsNutrient-dense portable snacks
- protein shakesNutritional muscle-building beverages
- baked goodsFoods made by baking
breading · meatloaf · casseroles · trail mix · health food · nutty flavor · crunchy · shelf life
Fat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
- thiamineVitamin B1
- riboflavinSecond B vitamin
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
- folateVitamin for DNA synthesis
folic acid · magnesium · phosphorus · zinc · iron · selenium · protein · fiber
Milled grain powder
- doughFlour-liquid mixture for baking
- muffinsIndividual baked breakfast cakes
- breadLeavened flour product
- pancakesFlat griddled breakfast cakes
waffles · cookies · smoothies · cereals · granola · sprinkle · toasted · raw
Organism before birth
- endospermSeed's internal nutrient tissue
- branCereal grain husk
- kernelSeed or essential core
- seedEmbryonic plant capsule
sprouting · radicle · plumule · cotyledon · oil extraction · milling · byproduct · hull
Cardiovascular system condition
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- immune systemBody's pathogen-fighting network
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
skin health · energy · digestion · muscle recovery · brain function · blood sugar · prenatal · fortification
yogurt
Fermented milk product
- oatmealBoiled grain breakfast
- energy barsNutrient-dense portable snacks
- protein shakesNutritional muscle-building beverages
baked goods · breading · meatloaf · casseroles · trail mix · health food · nutty flavor · crunchy · shelf life · refrigeration
vitamin E
Fat-soluble antioxidant nutrient
- thiamineVitamin B1
- riboflavinSecond B vitamin
- niacinB-vitamin for metabolism
folate · folic acid · magnesium · phosphorus · zinc · iron · selenium · protein · fiber · antioxidants
flour
Milled grain powder
- doughFlour-liquid mixture for baking
- muffinsIndividual baked breakfast cakes
- breadLeavened flour product
pancakes · waffles · cookies · smoothies · cereals · granola · sprinkle · toasted · raw · ground
embryo
Organism before birth
seed · sprouting · radicle · plumule · cotyledon · oil extraction · milling · byproduct · hull · chaff
heart health
Cardiovascular system condition
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- immune systemBody's pathogen-fighting network
anti-inflammatory · skin health · energy · digestion · muscle recovery · brain function · blood sugar · prenatal · fortification · wellness
- grains and seedsoats, rye, barley, millet, quinoa
- nutrient sourcesspinach, lentils, beans, kale, broccoli
- oil sourcescanola, sunflower, soybean, olive, peanut
- Powdersbaby powder, baking soda, flour, talcum powder, cocoa powder
- whole grainsbrown rice, oats, quinoa, barley, millet
- fiber sourcesbran, oats, whole grains, lentils, beans
wheat germwheat bran
Outer kernel covering
bran · chaff · endosperm · wheat starch · wheat straw
wheat germwhite flour
Processed wheat for baking
bleached flour · white bread · empty calories · junk food · white rice
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