What are the best types of grains to eat?
There are two main categories of grains: whole grains and refined grains. You want to try to eat more of the whole grains, which include whole-wheat flour, whole-grain cereal, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta, and oatmeal. These foods have more vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Refined grains have been processed more and as a result lose fiber, iron, and some vitamins. Sometimes products with refined grains are enriched, which means these lost nutrients are replaced. Examples of refined grains are white flour, white bread, white rice, plain crackers, and many cereals. Q: How much of this grain group whole grains do I need to eat? A: See the CHART to find out how many servings you should eat each day based on your age, sex, and level of physical activity. Q: What is a serving size from the grain group? A: One serving is equal to 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of ready-to-eat breakfast cereal, and ½ cup of cooked rice, cereal, or pasta. Q: Why are vegetables good for me? A: Vegetables are high in fib
