Grains Grains are divided into 2 subgroups Any food made from: Wheat Rice Oats Cornmeal Barley Etc. Examples of grains: Bread Pasta Oatmeal Breakfast cereals Tortillas Grits
Whole Grains Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel the bran Germ Endosperm. Examples of whole grains : whole-wheat flour Bulgur (cracked wheat) Oatmeal Whole cornmeal Brown rice
Refined Grains Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins. Some examples of refined grains: White flour De-germed cornmeal White bread White rice
Whole Grain Nutrition Facts vs. Refined grains nutrition facts
Recommended: 6-8 oz At least half should be WHOLE grain 1 oz is equivalent to: Cereal: baseball Rice/Pasta: light bulb Bread/Roll: index card or bar of soap Bagel: hockey puck Daily Recommended Amount
Recommended: 6-8 oz At least half should be whole grain 1 oz is equivalent to: Cereal: baseball Rice/Pasta: light bulb Bread/Roll: index card or bar of soap Bagel: hockey puck Grains- How Much to Eat?
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