PUBLICATION W922I

Whole Grain Foods for Meals and Snacks

Publish Date: July 12 2021 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/W922I

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Summary

Guide to choosing more whole grains for better nutrition, including fiber and key vitamins and minerals linked to heart health and lower type 2 diabetes risk. Lists common whole grain foods and shows how to use the ingredient list to identify products where a whole grain is the first ingredient, with an example label comparison. Includes a worksheet to plan whole grain choices for meals and snacks and a tropical overnight oatmeal recipe using oats, milk, Greek yogurt, fruit, and nuts.