
Older Vermonters need your help,
Older Vermonters need your help,
Celebrate Whole Grains Month by learning more about whole grains. A whole grain contains the whole grain kernel – the bran, germ and endosperm. While refined grains, such as white bread, pasta or rice contain only the endosperm. Most of the nutrition is found in the bran and germ, such as fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, making whole grains a more nutrient-dense choice. Examples of whole grains are brown rice, buckwheat, corn, farro, millet, oats, sorghum, wild rice, wheat berries and foods like bread and pasta made with whole grain flours.
Your recommended daily intake of grains depends on your age, sex, and level of physical activity. This can be anywhere between 3 and 8 ounce-equivalents each day. Make sure that at least half of your daily grain intake is from whole grains. A 1 ounce-equivalent equals 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal, or ½ cup of cooked rice, cooked pasta, or cooked cereal.