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Whole-grain Shopping List |
The American Dietetic Association suggests that at least three of the recommended five to ten 1-ounce equivalents from the grain foods group come from whole grains. But spotting whole-grain foods may be tricky. The best way to determine if a product is whole-grain is to read the ingredient list and look for "whole wheat" as the first ingredient. Here's where you can find whole grains in a traditional supermarket (although a special "health food" section may contain additional whole-grain products): - Breads: Whole-wheat breads, pita bread, hamburger rolls (check first ingredient for the word "whole")
- Crackers: Triscuits, some crisp breads (Ry Krisp, Wasa, Kavli and Ryvita - check first ingredient for "whole rye")
- Breakfast cereals: Oatmeal, shredded wheat, some raisin brans, muesli (try products like Total, Product 19, Fiber One, Cheerios, Wheaties, All-Bran)
- Snacks: Popcorn, popcorn cakes, rice cakes, some tortilla chips
- Grain dishes: Whole-wheat pastas, rice labeled "brown rice," kasha, bulgur, tabbouleh salad mix
- Other: Whole-wheat flour, some pancake and bread-machine mixes
Source: Prevention |
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