Carbohydrates have been named one of the main culprits for our unhealthy diets these days, but we need to distinguish healthy carbs and the unhealthy, refined kind that are actually bad for us. A whole grain is one that has been untouched, in its natural state. Unlike the refined version that can cause heart attacks and strokes, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's and asthma, whole grains do the exact opposite and protect against. Find out which 12 grains you need to eat!

1. Whole Oats

Oats are gluten free, so if you are coeliac then these will give you that satisfying full-feeling while benefiting your health too. One of the amazing benefits that whole oats provide is that they help the immune system protect against infection as well as stabilise blood sugars. Try make nutritious breakfast bars made with whole oats!