What are some ways to add whole grains to my diet?
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Discovery Health answered:Oatmeal is one way to add whole grains to your diet. And, we're not talking about those sweet instant packets. You can sweeten your oatmeal with some cinnamon or fresh fruit preserves while you cooking it, or can use a blend of apple juice and water to cook it.
If you're not into oatmeal, have a bowl of Raisin Bran. Just one bowl a day can reduce your cholesterol by 16 to 28 points.
Other ways to add whole grains to your diet is by eating brown rice, instead of white rice and eating breads that list whole wheat as the leading ingredient.
Oatmeal is one way to add whole grains to your diet. And, we're not talking about those sweet instant packets. You can sweeten your oatmeal with some cinnamon or fresh fruit preserves while you cooking it, or can use a blend of apple juice and water... More -
Enas Shakkour answered:For breakfast you can try oatmeal, whole-wheat pancakes, or oat bran. Whole grain cereal is another option. Make sure you look at the ingredients and that the first ingredient always states "whole grain" or "whole wheat". "Wheat" or "enriched" does not mean the product is whole grain. For breakfast and lunch choose whole wheat breads, rye, brown rice, bulgur, barley, whole wheat pastas or quinoa. Most supermarkets offer a variety of whole grain products to choose from. Experiment with these whole grain ingredients. Cooking websites offer a variety of recipes with whole-grain ingredients; you can utilize these cooking websites by searching a specific whole grain. The search engine will pull up a collection of recipes that you can try.For breakfast you can try oatmeal, whole-wheat pancakes, or oat bran. Whole grain cereal is another option. Make sure you look at the ingredients and that the first ingredient always states "whole grain" or "whole wheat". "Wheat" or "enriched" does... More -
Cindy Guirino answered:Adding whole grains to your diet is as simple as starting your day with a slice of whole grain toast, for an afternoon snack munch on some popcorn at lunch - it's fun to add tiny whole grain pretzels to the mix and a few chocolate chips, finally at dinner add an ancient grain like quinoa for a nutty and fiber-filling side dish.
Adding whole grains to your diet is as simple as starting your day with a slice of whole grain toast, for an afternoon snack munch on some popcorn at lunch - it's fun to add tiny whole grain pretzels to the mix and a few chocolate chips,... More -
Intermountain Healthcare answered:To add more whole grain to your diet:
- Switch to 100% whole wheat bread that has 3 grams or more of fiber per slice.
- Choose crackers, pastas, and cereals that have "100% whole grain" as a main ingredient on the label.
- Eat oatmeal or cold oat-bran cereal for breakfast (it has up to 9 grams of fiber per serving).
- Add lentils or beans to your daily diet (they add 6 to 10 grams of fiber per serving!).
To add more whole grain to your diet: Switch to 100% whole wheat bread that has 3 grams or more of fiber per slice. Choose crackers, pastas, and cereals that have "100% whole grain" as a main ingredient on the label. Eat oatmeal or cold... More -
Judy Caplan of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:Start with breakfast. Choose whole grain cereals like oatmeal, whole grain dry cereals, whole grain cereal bars, or whole grain breads and bagels. Snack on whole grain crackers or pretzels. At lunch order sandwiches on whole grain bread or rolls. Order whole wheat pizza, brown rice, or whole grain pasta. Buckwheat noodles are a great choice at an Asian restaurant. Soft tacos on corn tortillas or whole wheat wraps are always a good choice when eating Mexican food. Even use whole grains when baking pies and cookies.
Start with breakfast. Choose whole grain cereals like oatmeal, whole grain dry cereals, whole grain cereal bars, or whole grain breads and bagels. Snack on whole grain crackers or pretzels. At lunch order sandwiches on whole grain bread or rolls.... More
