Why eat Whole grains?

When grains are processed or refined they become less nutritious,losing 25% of their original protein content and 17 other essential nutrients. Although manufacturers "enrich" the flour with some vitamins and minerals, a naturally whole grain is still a healthier choice. Compared to refined grains such as white brea, white rice, white flour, whole grains have more protein, fiber, vitamins(B and E) and minerals(magnesium and iron), as well as anitoxidants not found in other foods.
Common types of hole grains are:
-Wild Rice
-Brown rice
-Whole wheat
-oatmeal
-Barley
-Whole rye
-Bulgar
-pop corn
Try and substitute some processed grain products. Need some ideas? Add some flax seed or whole wheat flour into your pancakes. I do it whenever i make them for my kids.I you are making sop add some barely or brown rice.We switched to whole wheat pasta too, my kids didn't even notice.
Read Labels-make sure the 1st ingredient is whole wheat flour when buying bread or crackers

Even if you make one small change that would be wonderful. I want to encorage you to change one thing in your house to who;e wheat. One step at a time. Good luck mommies!
Tami Tyson
The Tyson Method