We all know the importance of eating whole grains as part of our healthy lifestyle. If you are not accustomed to eating whole grains, though, it may seem difficult. It is easier than you think.
Eat whole grain cereals, pastas, crackers, breads and snack items. Stop eating products made with refined or bleached flours.
Add some cooked barley to your soup. Enjoy a side dish of quinoa and mushrooms. (Learn more about quinoa in my whole grains cookbook). Use grains instead of potatoes for your side dishes.
Whatever amount of grains you eat, make half of them whole grains. Eating at least three ounces of whole grains daily is all it takes to improve your health.
Learn about portion control and what constitutes a serving. A serving of whole grain, for instance, is one piece of whole grain bread. ½ cup of cooked rice, pasta or cereal is one serving size. If you are eating whole grain cereals, one cup of cold cereal makes up one serving.
Read product labels. This will tell you how much a serving size is, the calorie count, amount of dietary fiber, amount of whole grains (hopefully), fat, cholesterol, etc. Whatever ingredients the product is made of will be on the label, also.
Look for whole grain as the first ingredient on a product label.
Check out the USDA's website at MyPyramid.gov for more info.
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