1. 2.05KK GRAINS: GOOD FOR YOU
BARLEY
CORN
OATS
RICE
WHEAT
REMEMBER: Grains are a great source of carbohydrates When whole grains are eaten, the grains are carbohydrates and are considered complex carbohyrates.
They are a good source of fiber in our diet.
2.05KK Grains: Good for You

2. GRAIN PRODUCTS BARLEY CORN-CORNMEAL, GRITS OATS-OATMEAL, OAT FLOUR
RICE-RICE FLOUR
WHEAT-PASTA, FLOUR, COUSCOUS
2.05KK Grains: Good for You

3. COOKING METHODS
When using cornmeal or flours, they are incorporated into recipes.
Grits-bring water to a boil, slowly add grits, stir, reduce to simmer for about 10 minutes, covered
Oatmeal-bring water to a boil, slowly add oatmeal, stir, reduce to simmer for about 5 minutes, uncovered
Couscous-bring water to boil, slowly add couscous , remove from heat, cover and let sit for 5 minutes
2.05KK Grains: Good for You

4. COOKING METHODS CONT.
Pasta-bring water to boil, add pasta, bring back to boil and begin timing, then uncover pot
Use time on package, cook only until al dente
Rice-bring water to boil, add rice, cover and reduce to simmer for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed
(Brown rice takes a little longer)
2.05KK Grains: Good for You

5. MEAL PATTERNS & GRAINS
At what meals could the following cooked grains be served? What cultures eat these foods?
Couscous
Grits
Pasta
Rice
What kind of add-ins could be used in these grains
To make them palatable for different meals other
than traditional ones?
Can cold cereals be served at other times other than breakfast?
2.05KK Grains: Good for You