The reason bleached white flour has such a long «shelf - life» at the grocery store, is the healthiest parts of the
grain have been removed, preventing the
rancidity from the oils.
Although preservatives can keep your cereal fresh and prevent illness due to
rancidity, eating unprocessed whole -
grain cereals, such as oatmeal, puffed rice or plain bran flakes can help ensure that you get good nutrition without potentially harmful additives.
Anti-Nutrients, Anti-Nutrients in Legumes, Phytates, Flavonoids, Food Allergies, Testing for Food Allergies, The Freshness Factor, Checking for
Rancidity in
Grains and Flour, The Effects of Grinding, Refining and Adulteration, Aflatoxins, Enhancing Wheat Based Nutrition, Adding Legumes to Increase Protein Utilization, Food Combination, Increasing Vitamin Content by Sprouting