As much as half of those grains, however, should be whole grains. Whole grains are an important part of a balanced diet because they supply complex carbohydrates, which burn off slowly throughout the day, whereas simple starches -- such as white rice -- burn off quickly and provide just a short-term energy boost.hole grains are an important part of a balanced diet because they supply complex carbohydrates. Photo Credit Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends consuming 6 ounces of grains each day â based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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