How many whole grains do you eat?

There's been a lot of emphasis lately on eating more whole grains, which are foods that are less processed and contain more of the natural nutrients found in the grain. Whole grains also have more fiber than processed grains. Current guidelines are to make sure that half of your grain choices are whole grains.

Try this:

• Instead of cornflakes, eat shredded wheat. Even Frosted Mini Wheats are a whole grain!


• Instead of white bread, eat 100% whole wheat bread. If you need a middle step, try bread made with whole grain. It has less whole grains than 100% whole grain bread, but more than white bread.


• Add brown rice to a rice pilaf recipe.


• Try 100% whole wheat pasta. I like 100% whole wheat tortellini - and my family can't tell the difference!


• Look for Triscuits - they're one great-tasting cracker that's made from 100% whole grains.

Let me know your favorite whole grains as well!