Phytosterols (plant sterols) occur in the cells of all plants. They are important structural
components that stabilize the biological membranes of plants. Sterols can occur in the “free” …

Dietary fibers are plant-derived carbohydrates and associated components, that are not
digested within the human upper intestinal tract/gut. Traditionally they are classified based …

The intakes of whole cereal grains (WCGs) have long been linked to decreased risks of
metabolic syndromes (MetS) and several chronic diseases. Owing to the complex range of …

Diets high in wholegrains are associated with a 20-30% reduction in risk of developing type-
2 diabetes (T2D), which is attributed to a variety of wholegrain components, notably dietary …

Dietary fiber is a nutritional concept based not on physiological functions but on defined
chemical and physical properties. Recent definitions of dietary fiber differentiate inherent …

Cereal grains and grain pulses are primary staples often consumed together, and contribute
a major portion of daily human calorie and protein intake globally. Protective effects of …

Within the HEALTHGRAIN diversity screening program, the variation in the content of dietary
fiber and components thereof in different types of wheat was studied. The wheat types were …

Whole grain wheat and rye are important sources of many bioactive compounds and
contribute significantly to the total intake of cereals in many countries. Alkylresorcinols …

One hundred and fifty bread wheat lines and 50 other lines of small-grain cereals (spelt,
durum wheat, Triticum monococcum, Triticum dicoccum, oats, rye, and barley) were selected …

Noncellulosic polysaccharides from the cell walls of cereal grains are not digested by
human small intestinal enzymes and so contribute to total dietary fiber intake. These …