Go for Whole Grain
Did you know people who eat more whole grain tend to have healthier body weights and gain less weight over time? But how much is enough? And what’s a whole grain anyway?
September is whole grain month. (Surprise that special someone with breakfast in bed, including a bowl of new Curves™ Cereal!)
What is a whole grain?
Whole grains or foods made from them contain all three parts of the grain; the bran, germ and endosperm. That means you’re getting the benefit of the entire grain, not just bits and pieces of it!
Some whole grain foods you might work in:
- Ready-to-eat cereal made with whole grain
- Buckwheat pancakes
- Popcorn
- Whole-grain crackers
- Oatmeal
- Whole wheat bread
- Brown rice pasta
- Whole wheat bagel or English muffin
How many whole grains do you need every day?
Aim to make half your grains whole and eat three servings of whole grain a day (at least three 16 gram servings, for at least 48 grams a day). For example a cup of cereal made with whole grain in the morning and a sandwich made with two slices of whole wheat bread at lunch has you covered.
Prep your Pantry
Check the labels on pasta, rice, crackers and other carbs.
How many of your cupboard staples are whole grain? Do a pantry check and identify what foods you have that already contain whole grain ingredients. Look on the ingredient list for the word “whole” in front of the type of grain (like whole wheat). When it’s time to restock your shelves, buy whole grains.
Switch to a whole grain cereal.
New Curves™ Whole Grain Crunch is one complete serving of whole grain. (You’ll only need two more that day.) Surprise, one serving of Curves™ Honey Crunch gives you more than half of the whole grain you need in a day!
Skip the chips – pop the grain.
Popcorn is actually a great whole grain snack! Just choose low-fat or fat-free varieties. Three popped cups = one serving of whole grain.
Bag the white bread.
Sandwiches made with 100% whole grain bread count for two servings of whole grain. (1 slice = 1 serving of whole grain)
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