Whole Grains
Posted by leah on May 30, 2008
This week’s Food Friday post:
Whole Grains are popping up everywhere - sugary cereals claim to be made with whole grains, there’s whole grain white bread, whole grain tortillas - and with good reason. Whole grains are good for heart health, and are a great source of fiber and nutrients. Whole grains are carbs that are good for you - and they can taste great too.
If you are buying packaged foods and you want to be sure you are getting whole grains, look at the ingredient list. Whole grains, such as whole wheat or oats, should be listed as one of the top two or three ingredients. Some foods claim to be made with whole grains on the package, but when you look at the ingredients you find out that the actual amount of whole grains is pretty low, so it’s always a good idea to read the label. Ingredients are listed from highest to lowest in terms of how much is in that food, so the first three ingredients are the ones you are getting the most of.