Wheat germ

Whole grains are foods like oats, popcorn and brown rice, where all the edible parts of the grain are still present.

These parts are the bran, the endosperm and the germ. Each part would help a new plant grow if the grain was planted. The germ is where a new plant would sprout from and it has vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and some fats.

Wheat germ is an excellent source of thiamin, and a good source of folate, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc.

Wheat germ can boost the overall nutritional value of a meal. For example, some people sprinkle wheat germ on fruit or in hot cereals such as oatmeal or cold breakfast cereal.