WHOLE GRAINS AND HEART DISEASE

Studies have shown a 46% decrease in heart disease risk for people who eat the most whole grains.  Whole grains should also be used by diabetics. You can easily add more whole grains to your diet by making some simple changes.  I made many of these changes when I was diagnosed with diabetes and my family didn't even notice.

• Switch from white rice to brown rice
• Use only whole grain pastas
• When you buy breads, read the label.  Wheat bread does not mean whole-grain.  If it is whole-wheat, the ingredients list will state whole-wheat.
• Popcorn is a simple whole grain snack.

This is just 3 simple ways to add whole grains to your diet.  There are many more.