Grain Tips

Choose more whole grain breads.

• Pick whole grain bread instead of white bread—look for whole wheat flour or whole grain as the first ingredient on the food label.
• Check the label and choose breads with at least two grams of fiber per slice.
• Choose brown breads that feel firm—they are probably made with more whole grain.

Try other whole grain foods.

• Whole grains are foods like brown rice, oats, and whole wheat pasta.
• Whole grains are good ways to get fiber and B vitamins.

Eat whole grains for breakfast.

• Choose whole grain cereals. Cereals like shredded wheat, bran flakes and old-fashioned oatmeal are high in fiber.
• Stay away from cereals with lots of added sugar. Top your cereal with bananas, strawberries, or peaches instead.
• Munch on whole grain cereals for a healthy snack any time of the day!
• Avoid instant grits and other cereals with added salt (sodium).

Go easy on biscuits and cornbread.

• Regular biscuits, cornbread, and croissants are often high in trans fat, saturated fat, and salt (sodium).