Grains

Grains, such as wheat, rice, oats and corn, are a staple of the diet. They provide our bodies with carbohydrates, B-vitamins, iron and zinc. Canada’s Food Guide suggests that you should choose whole grains more often. Whole grains include whole wheat, oats, brown rice, quinoa and whole rye.

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Sep 01, 2011

It’s Always a Great Time for Grains

Outlines the health benefits of grain products. Presents the number of daily servings of grain products recommended by the Canada Food Guide and offers examples of serving sizes. Provides advice for integrating these foods into the diet. Explains why low carbohydrate diets are not healthy.

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