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Whole vs Refined Grains

Whole Grains

  • Brown or wild rice

  • Buckwheat

  • Bulgur

  • Oatmeal

  • Popcorn

  • Barley

  • Whole grain cornmeal

  • Whole wheat couscous

  • Whole grain bread, crackers

  • Whole grain pasta and noodles

  • Whole wheat tortillas

 

Why is this important?

Refined Grains

  • Cornbread

  • Corn Tortillas

  • Refined couscous

  • Refined crackers

  • Flour tortillas

  • Grits

  • Noodles and pasta

  • White rice

  • Enriched flour

  • White bread

 

  • Whole grains contain fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals which are not in refined grains.

 

  • Phytochemicals are naturally occurring chemicals in plants that may help protect against some cancers, heart disease, and other chronic diseases.

 

  • Including a variety of whole grain products in your diet can improve health and help protect against health problems.

Adapted from Eating Smart, Being Active

 

 

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