Friday, October 28, 2011

Whole Grains Month Coming to an End

So, students...what did you think about October's Whole Grains Month? Did you enjoy the daily Whole Grains Features in Dining? (popcorn, quinoa, whole grain waffles, etc.?)

Did you find yourself choosing more Whole Grains? As October comes to an end, you're probably more concerned with your Halloween costume than with your intake of whole grains but I encourage you to continue to include whole grains in your regular intake beyond this month.

Some easy ways to incorporate whole grains into your daily food choices:
  • choose whole grain pasta -it's as easy to cook as refined white pasta!
  • select whole grain breads when you're having a sandwich, making toast or even whipping up french toast
  • try some of the funkier whole grains to see what you think - for example, quinoa, which appears regularly in Dining Services' menus
  • snack on healthy popcorn instead of chips or pretzels
  • make oatmeal a regular breakfast choice
  • when asked, "white or brown rice?" - say "brown"

Happy Halloween Weekend!


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