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Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains.
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Grains include foods such as whole wheat, corn, oats,
legumes, rice, barley, bulgur, quinoa and other similar foods. When selecting grains, it is best to choose whole grains like whole wheat
flour and brown rice rather than white flour or white
rice. Selecting
whole grains provides more fiber.
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| Grains provide vitamins such as niacin,
thiamin, riboflavin, folate, and vitamin B6. Grains also
provide fiber and minerals such as zinc and iron. Grains should be the foundation of a healthy diet. |
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The USDA recommends between 6 and 11 grain servings every day for a
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lot. Do I really need that much? |
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For more information on grains:
http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic/dga/dga95/grains.html
http://www.foodfit.com/healthy/healthyGrains.asp
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