Rye - Protects Against Gallstones And Diabetes

Marko Balašević Author: Marko Balašević Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
Rye - Protects Against Gallstones And Diabetes

While white flour loses a significant part of its nutritional properties, rye retains them.

Regardless of the form in which it is taken - in grains or through a product containing mainly rye flour, the cereal plant has identical nutritional values. This is due to the fact that it is almost impossible to separate the germ from the endosperm of rye seed during processing and even when digested, its properties are preserved. 
 
These qualities are impressive: 50 grams of rye contain 72% of the Indicative Daily Intake (RDA) of manganese, 19% of the RDP of tryptophan, 18% of the RDP of phosphorus and 15% of magnesium, all this - richly garnished with fiber - 33% of ODP. The same amount contains 34.6 grams of carbohydrates, 7.35 g of protein and 1.25 g of fat . The darker the rye flour, the more saturated it is with fiber.
 
Although cereals such as wheat, barley and rice dominate the stands in Bulgarian stores, rye also deserves attention. If not for its rich, mild taste, then because of its many health benefits, the biggest of which - protects against diabetes.
 
This property of rye is due to the increased content of magnesium, a mineral that acts as a cofactor for over 300 enzymes. Among them are the main enzymes involved in the body's mechanisms in glucose metabolism and insulin secretion. An 8-year study by the US Food and Drug Administration, involving more than 41,000 participants, found that consumption of whole grains and mostly rye was associated with an impressive 31% reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 
 
 
Consumption of foods rich in insoluble fiber also protects against gallstones. A 2009 study showed that eating rye products reduced the risk of gallstones by 13%. Fiber also protects the colon by binding to toxins and removing them from the system, reducing the risk of colorectal cancer.
 
Rye is also a rich source of B complex vitamins: B 1 , B 2 , B 3 , B 5 , B 6 and B 9 . 
 
 

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