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No need to worry about eating wheat

Wheat is one of the most nutritious grains available for human consumption. One serving of wheat, equivalent to 100 grammes, can provide the body with approximately 330 calories and 33 per cent of daily protein needs.

Despite the obvious benefits, wheat has been blamed for many health conditions including excessive weight gain, digestive health problems, type II diabetes, cancer and poor prognosis amongst cancer patients.

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