Eat 3 to 5 servings of whole grains each day for good health. Whole grains are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, however, all whole grain products are not created equal. Many products that are marketed as "whole grain" (i.e. 100% wheat flour, cracked wheat, multigrain, fifteen grain, twelve grain, etc.) are refined and have been stripped of most essential nutrients.
Real whole grain products contain at least 16 grams per serving. With that said, in order to get a sufficient amount of whole grains into your diet, opt for products made from 100% wholegrain including oatmeal, quinoa, popcorn, wholewheat, brown rice, whole rye, whole grain barley, and wild rice. You should also look for the “Whole Grains Council” logo on your product package.
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Posted By: Nina Cherie Franklin Franklin
Monday, October 1st 2012 at 11:17AM
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