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Ways To Enjoy More Whole Grains
Many foods made from whole grains come ready to eat. These include a variety of breads, pasta
products and ready-to-eat cereals. Look for the word "whole" on the items listed. Try to choose items
with at least 3 grams of dietary fiber per serving.
New white whole-wheat bread makes it even easier to add whole grains to your diet. White whole-
wheat bread looks and tastes like white bread but has the same nutritional benefits as regular whole-
wheat or whole-grain bread. The difference between white whole wheat and regular whole wheat is
in the type of wheat used. Regular whole-wheat bread is made with red wheat, which is dark in color
and has a slightly bitter taste. White whole-wheat bread is made with an albino variety of wheat,
which is lighter in color and has a sweeter, milder flavor. To get a softer texture, the whole grains of
albino wheat go through an extra processing procedure.
Other easy ways to add whole grains to your meals and snacks include:
As they've been for centuries, grains remain the staff of life forming the basis for many healthy meals
and snacks. Eating a variety of whole grains not only ensures that you get more nutrients, but also
helps make your meals and snacks more interesting.
Many foods made from whole grains come ready to eat. These include a variety of breads, pasta
products and ready-to-eat cereals. Look for the word "whole" on the items listed. Try to choose items
with at least 3 grams of dietary fiber per serving.
New white whole-wheat bread makes it even easier to add whole grains to your diet. White whole-
wheat bread looks and tastes like white bread but has the same nutritional benefits as regular whole-
wheat or whole-grain bread. The difference between white whole wheat and regular whole wheat is
in the type of wheat used. Regular whole-wheat bread is made with red wheat, which is dark in color
and has a slightly bitter taste. White whole-wheat bread is made with an albino variety of wheat,
which is lighter in color and has a sweeter, milder flavor. To get a softer texture, the whole grains of
albino wheat go through an extra processing procedure.
Other easy ways to add whole grains to your meals and snacks include:
- Enjoy breakfasts that include high-fiber cereals, such as bran flakes, shredded wheat or
oatmeal. - Substitute whole-wheat toast or whole-grain bagels for plain bagels. Substitute low-fat,
multigrain muffins for pastries. - Make sandwiches using whole-grain breads or rolls.
- Expand your grain repertoire with whole-grain complements, such as kasha, brown rice, wild
rice, bulgur or whole-wheat tortillas. - Feature wild rice or barley in soups, stews, casseroles and salads.
- Add whole grains, such as cooked brown rice or whole-grain bread crumbs, to ground meat
or poultry for extra body. - Use rolled oats or crushed bran cereal in recipes instead of dry bread crumbs.
- Toast grains to bring out their nutty flavor before adding them to recipes.
As they've been for centuries, grains remain the staff of life forming the basis for many healthy meals
and snacks. Eating a variety of whole grains not only ensures that you get more nutrients, but also
helps make your meals and snacks more interesting.
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