Power of Whole Grains

Ellen says: The benefits of whole-grain foods are becoming more and more well-known. From their role in general health and wellness to weight management to disease prevention, the power of whole grains cannot be ignored. As you aim to increase your intake of whole grains, make sure your child is consuming plenty of whole grains as well.

Children need at least 2 to 3 servings of whole grain foods per day (at least half of their grain servings should be whole grain), and it's even better if most of your child's grain servings come from whole grain sources. For school-aged children, one whole-grain serving equals a slice of whole-grain bread, 1 cup of ready-to-eat whole-grain cereal, or 1/2 cup of cooked cereal, whole-wheat pasta, or brown or wild rice.

Did you know that popcorn is a whole grain? Try popping your own popcorn and sprinkling some parmesan cheese, garlic powder, or other spices on top. Low-fat microwave popcorn is a good option too. Rallione love the way I serve him whole grain through popcorn.