Since most of us would benefit from increasing the fiber in our diets, you may want to think about making the switch to whole grains, the more intact the better. Look for bread that’s made with only 100% whole grains, like 100% whole-wheat bread, and limit even refined whole grain products to 1-2 servings per day. Brown rice is better than white, but why not experiment with some delicious new alternatives? A dish that contains millet, wheat berries, hulled barley or bulgar can provide about ⅓ of your daily fiber requirement. Whole grains are also high in protein and other important nutrients like phytochemicals. - Excerpt from The Great Grain Debate by our Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Graduate, Elizabeth Borelli Read more from this article: nutritionstudies.org/great-grain-debate/
Posted on: Wed, 28 May 2014 15:01:28 +0000
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