whole grain
noun [ C ] /ˌhəʊl ˈɡreɪn/ /ˌhoʊl ˈɡreɪn/
全谷物;全麦
a grain from a cereal plant such as rice or wheat that has not had anything removed from it, or a food made from this type of grain
For the cookies I would pick anything made with a whole grain, such as whole wheat flour or oats. 饼干的话，我会选全谷物的，比如说全麦面粉的或燕麦的。
Whole grains are much richer than processed grains in dietary . 在饮食中，全谷物的营养比加工谷物的丰富得多。
See also: wholegrain
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- Make at least half your servings from this group of whole grains: whole-wheat bread, brown rice, corn tortillas, oat-meal.
- The bread is made with flour that contains a proportion of the whole grain, but usually not 100%.
- A diet rich in whole grains appears to lessen the risk of type 2 (or adult onset) diabetes.
- Insoluble fibre found in whole grains speeds toxic elements through your intestines and out.