If you are anything like our crew, eating habits range wildly from family member to family member. Our fridge houses everything from chia seeds to hot dogs and a world of foods in between.
It's nice to see some staple foods, like cereal, that emphasize whole grains like these General Mills products. Since I can't force feed everyone green smoothies, I'm gonna appreciate small improvements, especially for the little people in my house!
Here are some tips on getting in more whole grains:
- Start Early! The Dietary Guidelines recommend people get at least 48 grams of whole grain in their daily diets. Get a jump-start on the day’s nutrition by incorporating whole grain into your morning routine. For instance, when choosing cereal make sure whole grain is listed as the first ingredient. One easy choice is cereal with the white check, which have more whole grain than any other single ingredient.
- Make Simple Swaps. Choose whole grain versions of the foods you love. Great options include whole wheat pasta and whole wheat bread or even whole grain crackers. Also, try different types of whole grain. Use brown rice instead of white rice as a side dish at dinner or popcorn, which is a whole grain, for a snack.
- Don’t Judge a Food by Its Cover. The front of food packages provide good nutritional cues, but don’t forget to read the ingredients and check the nutrition label and side labels for additional health information. Cereals with the white check even include the amount of whole grain per serving on packaging.
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