Benefits of Wheat

Wheat is a staple food worldwide and has been since 9600 B.C. according to the archaeological record. Wheat is traded more than all other crops combined. Modern bread wheat varieties have been cross-bred to contain greater amounts of gluten. (Source). See also Wheat Germ.

Benefits & Effects of Wheat

Energy and Fatigue

Vitamins & Nutrients found in Wheat (Click for details)

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates or saccharides are a very important part of nutrition. These biomolecules are beneficial for the immune system, fertilization, blood clotting, development, and much more. Monosaccharides and disaccharides (sugars) are Simple Carbohydrates. Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides (starches) are Complex Carbohydrates. Polysaccharides are the most abundant saccharrides found in food. Complex carbohydrates enhance digestion, among other benefits. Some carbohydrates, such as fructose, raise blood sugar rapidly, while some, such as starches, raise blood sugar slowly. The USDA recommends six one-ounce servings of grain foods each day, of which at least half should be from whole grain sources, for a heathy diet.

Dietary Fiber

Manganese

Manganese is a strong antioxidant - one of the most important in the body. It helps reduce inflammation, regulates blood sugar, reduces the occurrence of epileptic seizures, reduces the risk of heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other diseases.

Phosphorous

Phosphorus is essential for producing DNA and RNA. It manages how your body stores and uses energy, filters waste from the kidneys, and helps grow, maintain, and repair tissue and cells. It also strengthens bones and teeth, regulates the heartbeat, and reduce muscle pain.

Protein

Protein is a building block of the body's tissues and organs. It is good for repairing the body after an injury, regulating blood pressure, increasing strength and muscle mass, increasing fat burning, and boosting the metabolism. Additionally, it can reduce hunger levels and cravings.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B3 (niacin) helps your body grow but it specializes in the repair of nerves and skin cells and managing cholesterol levels.

Without niacin you would be mentally confused and likely to suffer from weakness, aggression, dermatitis, insomnia, and possibly death.

Disclaimer:

For best results, fresh, organic foods are recommended.
Foods are most nutritious in their raw form, unless heating is required.
Food sources are recommended over supplements, but in the event you must use supplements, be sure to purchase them from a reputable source. In the U.S., supplements are not regulated by the FDA.
"Everything in moderation" is a good rule of thumb. Don't shock your system by eating dozens of apples (or anything) in one day. A balanced, yet varied diet is the goal.

As with medicine, there are no guarantees. Preventative steps can help prevent illness and possibly prolong lives, but there are many contributing factors and variables which can sometimes produce unexpected results.
Do research and consult your physician before making any serious changes to your diet or taking supplements. Discuss any allergies or concerns you may have. If you are taking any prescriptions or medications, this is especially important.
The information presented here is based on my research and years of note-taking. What started as a short list of cures for friends and family has grown into a full and very complex database, yet is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits of eating healthy foods. This list is a work in progress and by no means complete. My goal is to help people suffering from various ailments, with a secondary goal of spreading the news about the miraculous healing power of foods. Use this information as a launchpad into your new healthy life.