Are You Making Half Your Grains Whole Grains?

This week students explored the great world of grains, from wheat and rice, to oats and barley. They were amazed at how many wonderful foods are made from grains.

Students also learned the difference between refined grains and whole grains, and why whole grains are healthier choices – they have more fiber, vitamins, and other important nutrients.

Samples of a whole grain trail mix was served in class, made from popcorn, whole grain rice and corn cereals, and whole grain bite-size crackers.

Students then shared ideas on how they could eat more whole grain foods and try to reach their health goal of making half of their grain foods eaten in a day be whole grains. Many included using whole wheat bread for sandwiches, choosing whole grain cereal, and packing whole grain crackers for a snack.

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