Food Pyramid - Grains

Grains are considered a part of the food pyramid and play an important role in keeping the body balanced. Some foods that contain grains are cereal, brown rice, oatmeal, whole cornmeal and more.

Some of the vitamins and minerals that grains include are thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and iron along with being a good source of fiber. As outlined by the food pyramid many of these vitamins are critical to the functioning of your nervous system, cardiovascular system and muscular system. They also help convert blood sugar into energy that you need to get through the day and to remain healthy.

Below you can find all of the areas that having a healthy balance of grains in your diet will impact.

     

Energy Associated with Grains - Will
Stones Associated with Grains - Amber, Topaz
Tarot Associated with Grains - Wands
Herbs and Plants Associated with Grains - Carnation, Cinnamon, Marigold
Vitamins and Minerals Associated with Grains - Selenium, Potassium, Magnesium, Complex Carbohydrates, Fiber, B Vitamins, Natural Antioxidants.
Physical Impact of Having Grains Balanced in Your Diet - Facilitates the creation and release of energy, stamina, help red blood cells transport oxygen, helps digestion.
Organs that Grains Impact - Pancreas, Adrenal Glands, Digestive System, Muscles.
Mental Impact of Grains - Stabilizes mental functions, maintains memory.
Spiritual Impact of Grains - Personal Power, Balance of Intellect, Self Confidence, Will, Belonging, Knowing Ones Place
Element - Fire
Color - Yellow
Chakra - Solar Plexus, Manipura
Planet(s) - Mars, Sun
Animal - Ram