Wholegrain foods are very important for your healthy diet; they provide much more nutritional value than their refined counterparts. They are significantly higher in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Here are 5 easy steps you can take to improve your diet starting today:
1. Switch from white to whole-wheat bread: Switching from white to whole-wheat bread can lower risk of heart disease and improve your digestive health too.
2. Start your day with wholegrain cereals that are a great source of fiber. Replace your regular cereals with wholegrain cereals like Nestle fitness® or Nestle Cheerios without sacrificing the taste.
3. Consider adding wholegrain pasta or rice to your everyday dishes. If you don’t want to make drastic changes to your diet, start with baby steps by mixing wholegrain pasta with white pasta gradually.
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4. Learn to use wholegrains such as whole wheat flour, spelt, rye and oats in baking. Start by replacing one-third to one-half of white flour with a wholegrain alternative which adds considerable amounts of fiber to foods while still maintaining the regular taste.
5. Look for food labels that confirm that the product is made with wholegrain