Nutritional Facts and Health Benefits of Wheat Seeds

by Sagar Chauhan Digital Marketing Analyst

Wheat is one of the oldest and most important cereal crops. It is edible in most of the countries. Of the thousands of cereals, the most popular is wheat (Triticum aestivum) which is used to make bread, pasta, cookies, cakes, pastries, and other flours. The whole grain kernel of wheat is composed of the outer layer called bran, wheat germ and an inner layer called endosperm.

Nutritional Facts
Wheat is mainly composed of carbohydrates, but, some amount of protein is also present in it.100 gms of wheat flour or whole wheat seed contains 340 calories, 11% of water, 13.2 g of proteins, 72 g carbs, 0.4 g sugar, 10.7 g fiber, 2.5 g fat, 0.43 g saturated fat, 0.28 g monounsaturated fat, 1.17 g polyunsaturated fat, 0.07 g omega-3 fatty acids, 1.09 g of omega-6 fatty acid. It is also composed of thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and small amounts of vitamin A. It is abundant in anti-oxidant especially carotene and beta carotenoid. The outer layer of the kernel is rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants like lignans, alkylresorcinols, phytic acid, ferulic acid, flavonoids, saponins, and lutein.

Health Benefits of Wheat
Wheat seeds are well known to have several health benefits. It helps in controlling obesity, boost up energy, improve metabolism, inhibit type 2 diabetes, prevents gallstones, asthma, reduce the risk of breast cancer, helps in digestion and protects against heart diseases.
•    Controls Obesity
Wheat has shown the dramatic result in controlling obesity. Those who consume more wheat show more weight loss as compared to others.
•    Boosts Energy
Whole wheat grains contain Vitamin B which helps in providing energy to the body. At the same time, this whole grain contains carbohydrate which helps in keeping the stomach full for a longer time without getting the desire of craving all the time.
•    Prevents metabolic disorders
Whole grains of wheat are effective in treating metabolic disorders like high triglycerides, visceral obesity, high blood pressure, and low level of protective HDL cholesterol. Higher intake of whole grains is associated with low BMI and central adiposity

Ahmedabad is a leading exporter of wheat seeds. The seeds are procured from a reliable vendor and ensured that premium quality seeds are only delivered to the client. The seeds offered by the exporters in Ahmedabad are packed in the most hygienic condition and are completely moisture free.
Thus to conclude, wheat seeds are important cereals with several health benefits. Its high fiber content helps in solving problems like nausea, flatulence, constipation as well as distension.