You should
be eating 5 to 8 servings of whole grains every day. How many do you eat? If you are like the average person, you fall
well short of the amount you should be eating every day. I strongly suggest that you start finding
ways to add the following grains into your diet, but first let me give you a
quick shopping tip.
The best
rule to follow when you are picking out grains is to avoid enriched or refined grains.
Grains that are enriched or refined are stripped of vitamins, minerals,
and fiber. When you are looking for
grains you must look for whole grains!
When you’re looking at the ingredients
of whole grain bread or pasta, make sure that the word ‘enriched’ is not on the
label! There are tons of ways to prepare
raw whole grains.
GRAINS
Amaranth
Barley
Brown Rice
(Basmati, Long Grain, Medium Grain, Short Grain)
Buckwheat
Bulgur
Couscous
Flaxseed
Millet
Oats (Steel
Cut/Rolled)
Quinoa (pr.
keen-wah)
Rye
Spelt
Wheat
(Bulgur, Durun, Hard Red, Soft Red, Kernels)
Wild Rice
FOODS
CONTAINING WHOLE GRAINS
Whole Grain
Bagel
Whole Grain
Bread
Whole Grain
Cereal
Whole Grain
Crackers and Graham Crackers
Whole Grain
English Muffin
Whole Grain
Granola Bars
Whole Grain
Oatmeal
Whole Grain
Pasta
Whole Wheat
Bread
BENEFITS OF
EATING WHOLE GRAINS
Low in fat
Helps weight
loss
Makes you
feel full longer
Aids in
digestion
Excellent
source of fiber
Rich in
vitamins, minerals, and plant enzymes
Prevents
constipation
Reduces risk
of heart disease
Protects you
from some cancers
Prevents type
2 diabetes
Longer life
expectancy
Make sure
you are getting your 5 to 8 servings. Go shopping now if you have to! Whole
grains are incredibly important for building a healthier you!
