Barley, rice, oats, rye and wheat - grains form the staple of our diets.

Make the carbohydrates in grains your first choice of energy. Just also make a point of including the whole-grain ones - they'll help to control your weight and will aid your digestive processes.

This section will tell you more about the different options available and will zoom in on their properties, health benefits and how much of the different grains you're supposed to include in your diet every day.