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There are many health benefits of eating wheat foods.

Fiber
Fiber is one of the most needed nutrients for the human body. While it does not supply minerals, vitamins or calories, it benefits your digestive system. Having a high fiber diet can reduce the risk of heart disease, lowers risk of type 2 diabetes, and reduces inflammation which associates with certain types of cancer. Wheat foods may also help prevent colon cancer.

Folic Acid
Folic acid is another health benefit that can be found in wheat foods. Folic acid has many health benefits, including the prevention of neural tube birth defects in newborns. Folic acid has also been linked to helping prevent Alzheimer’s disease by protecting the neurons for learning and memory.

Vitamins and Minerals
Many vitamins and minerals can be found in whole wheat foods. These include selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper and the B-vitamin, folate.