What are the health benefits of eating tortillas?

Eating whole wheat tortillas can help keep your heart healthy. A study published in "Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases" found that people who ate at least 2.5 servings of whole grains each day had a 21 percent lower risk of having a cardiac event than people who ate 0.2 servings. read more

Women should consume 25 grams of fiber daily, and men require 38 grams, recommends Harvard. Consuming a 12-inch tortilla boosts your fiber intake by 2.7 grams. Select whole-grain tortillas over white tortillas to maximize your fiber consumption. read more

Corn tortillas also offer health benefits because of their phosphorus content. Phosphorus makes up a key structural component of healthy tissue -- it's found in cell membranes as well as DNA. It also contributes to healthy bone tissue, supports red blood cell function and acts as a chemical buffer to control the acidity of your blood. read more