Health Tip: Get More Whole Grains

By
Diana Kohnle
March 24, 2008, 3:12 AM ET
1 min read

Mar. 24 -- (HealthDay News) - Whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet. They help maintain a healthy body weight and a healthy heart.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests how to include more whole grains in your diet:

  • Replace refined foods, such as white bread and white rice, with whole wheat bread and brown rice.
  • Use whole wheat pasta in casseroles, macaroni and cheese, and other pasta dishes.
  • Snack on whole grain, low-fat chips or popcorn (without salt or butter).
  • Cook with whole grain flour.
  • Use whole grain cracker crumbs or bread crumbs as a breading in meatloaf.