Wheat is one of the most important food crops with the largest human consumption and the widest distribution area. It is rich in various nutrients and plays a very important role in maintaining normal metabolism and life activities. The following will introduce the health care efficacy and nutritional value of wheat.

I. Nutritional value

Carbohydrate: The main component of wheat is carbohydrate, with the content as high as 72%-76%. These carbohydrates mainly come from starch molecules in wheat, which provide energy for the human body and are the key to maintain the normal operation of the body.

Protein: The protein content of wheat is not as good as that of beans, but the protein quality of wheat is better and it lacks some essential amino acids. But it can be matched with other foods to supplement the complete protein, especially with beans and meat, to form a high-quality protein.

Minerals: Wheat is rich in minerals, including iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and selenium. These minerals are very beneficial to human health, such as iron can synthesize hemoglobin and prevent anemia; Calcium can promote the increase of bone mineral density and prevent diseases such as osteoporosis.

Vitamins: Wheat is rich in vitamin B and vitamin E, which has important health care functions. Among them, vitamin B can help the body absorb nutrients in food and participate in the metabolic process, while vitamin E can help reduce the oxidative damage of cells, prevent aging and resist aging.

Second, the efficacy of health care.

Helps to maintain intestinal health: Wheat contains a lot of dietary fiber, which is an important factor to promote intestinal peristalsis and can effectively prevent intestinal problems such as constipation.

Help to regulate blood sugar: Starch in wheat is a complex carbohydrate, which is slow to digest and absorb, and helps to regulate blood sugar concentration and reduce the incidence of diabetes.

Promote slimming: Wheat contains high dietary fiber, which can make people feel full, reduce food intake and appetite, and help to lose weight.

Promote cardiovascular health: Wheat is rich in folic acid, magnesium and other substances, which helps to lower cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease.

In a word, wheat, as an important food crop, is not only the source of human staple food, but also has many nutritional values and health care effects. Paying attention to the nutritional value and function of wheat and using it scientifically are of great significance for safeguarding people's health and promoting human prosperity and development.

The above is the answer of Gu Tianmeng, an advocate of natural cereal food, hoping to help everyone.