What’s your gluten-free whole grain IQ?  As more of us discover we’re sensitive to gluten or wheat, it’s valuable to realize the choices we have to meet recommendations for whole grain intake.  So many of the gluten-free choices available today are highly refined.  Whole grains, on the other hand, are packed with a wide variety of nutrients and, as a result, play an important role in helping us stay healthy and maintain healthy weights.  What’s more, they may also make a big impact on visceral fat stores. 

Visceral fat is the fat found deep inside our bodies, packed around our organs.  Unlike subcutaneous fat found just below the layers of our skin, visceral fat carries many more health risks, having been linked to problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.  A recent study reported in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that those who ate at least three servings of whole grains a day while eating no more than one serving of refined grains daily had significantly less visceral fat.

So what whole grains besides brown rice can the gluten-free enjoy? Here’s my list of favorites to add interest and great nutrition to meals.

Credits to:Nutrition Data: Dieting & Weight Loss Blog

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