Whole Grains

Because of a Men's Health article I read several months ago, we have been caught up in integrating more whole grains in our diet. In a nutshell, whole grains are nutrition powerhouses that provide fiber, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, vitamin E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Whole grains fight against obesity, cancer, high blood pressure, and heart disease. They are mainly found in whole-grain breads, brown rice, and whole-grain pasta.


Here's a definition.

Here is how I have incorporated whole grains in my diet:

• Breakfast - Frosted Mini-Wheats
• Snack - A handful of multi-grain Wheat Thins with peanut butter or cheese
• Lunch - White rice (will switch to brown rice) or whole-wheat tortilla wraps
• Pre-workout snack - 1 toasted slice of whole wheat bread with peanut butter and honey
• Dinner - White rice again (will switch to brown rice)