Two-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner Jim Parsons was nominated for another Emmy Award in 2012 for his role as Sheldon Cooper in T... More...
1 -Outer layer of the grain that contains fiber, antioxidants, B vitamins, phytochemicals, and 50-80% of minerals in grains like iron, copper, zinc, magnesium. - 2  middle largest layer containing mostly carbohydrates, protein, and small amounts of some B vitamins and minerals.
Why grains are so important. Grains (whole wheat, oats, barley, corn, and rice, to name a few) are packed with nutrients like iron, selenium, and magnesium. They're also especially good sources of the B vitamins (including B1, B2, folic acid, and niacin) your growing baby needs for just about every part of the body.