Cereal Grains - Energy Stamina Food

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Cereal grains are one of the main source of energy for many people world wide because it is cheap to produce and easy for long term storage.

Here are 6 of the most important grains for energy stamina.

• Rice - Great source of energy, protein, fiber and B-vitamins, a versatile food that is cheap and easy to feed an entire family. Great thing about rice is that it fills you up quick and gives you energy stamina, make sure you eat the unprocessed rice (brown rice) because it is healthier.
• Maize - (also known as corn) is rich in starch, about 125 calories per 100 grams and is also rich in carbs and protein. Maize is sometime known as the energy grain because it is use as an alternative fuel for energy.
• Oats - Great for energy stamina because it contains high level of protein and is rich in iron, soluble fiber, calcium, potassium and B-vitamins. Eating whole oats regularly may help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by lowering your blood cholesterol. Oats also may help treat depression, nervous disorder and anxiety by having the ability to soothe tired nerves.
• Buckwheat- Great alternative to rice because of its reputation for being “warming and drying,” best time to eat for energy is during the winter. Buckwheat is rich in flavonoids which acts like antioxidants to help protect your body against diseases. Eating buckwheat on a regular basis helps maintain blood flow and may reduce the risk of future heart diseases.
• Quinoa and Amaranth- are plants that flourish in mountain climates and is the most nutritious of all grains. Quinoa and Amaranth is rich in protein and minerals which is why they are use to mix with other foods to increase energy and nutrition value.
• Wheat - can be argue as the most important cereal crop in the world because it accounts for more than 25 percent of the world’s cereal production. Make sure to eat whole wheat instead of refined (white bread) wheat because it has more nutrients and energy.

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