Healthy Holiday Tip #1

Did you know? Whole grains contain all three parts of the grain (germ, endosperm, and bran). It means they contain more nutrients than their refined counterparts.

Breaking down the components: according to whole grains council.

Germ - B vitamins, protein, minerals, & healthy fats

Endosperm - starchy carbs, protein, & some vitamins and minerals

Brain - antioxidants, B vitamins, fiber

Ways to increase your day!

•Add cooked quinoa or farro to a salad

•Swap out white rice for brown rice in a dish

•Popcorn as a snack

•Make some whole-grain muffins

•Choose oatmeal for breakfast

•Another day for breakfast have ready-to-eat whole-grain cereal (Cheerios, Chex, or Kashi). Check the list of ingredients on the Nutrition Facts Label for words such as “whole grain,” “whole oats,” or “whole grain wheat” is listed as one of the first ingredients.

•Select whole wheat pasta for spaghetti night or pasta salad

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