Healthy Scrapper Weekly Tip

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Got Grains?  Whole Grains That Is!

Whether just keeping healthy or embarking on a weight loss journey whole grains should be a regular part of your everyday meal plan. Opting for whole grains over refined will provide you with lower fat, nutrient dense and vitamin rich choices!

We're not just talking bread!  Think pasta, rice and even cereals! When shopping look for whole wheat breads, bagels, tortillas and crackers!  Try substituting regular pasta with whole wheat pasta and white rice with whole grain rice, not only is it filling and nutritious for those of you on Weight Watchers the same size serving will cost you less points!  Woohoo!

Be careful and be sure to read the labels!  You want to find products that list any of the following first: whole wheat, whole oats, whole rye, brown rice, bulgur, oatmeal, cracked wheat or graham flour.  Enriched wheat flour is not whole wheat flour.

Here are a few products that I enjoy!!

• Nature's Own Double Fiber Wheat Bread.  With only 50 calories, .5g of fat and 5g of fiber, you can enjoy 2 slices for only 1 point!
• Uncle Ben's Fast & Natural Whole Grain Rice. 3pts per cooked cup.  Cooks in about 15 minutes!  Tastes great!
• Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Spaghetti. 3pts per serving.  Be sure to look for whole wheat macaroni, lasagne, bow tie and other pastas.
• Thomas' Hearty Grains 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins. 2pts per muffin.  Great idea for breakfast with some fruit on the side!
• Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Toasted Oat Cereal. 2pts per serving.
• Wasa Multigrain Crispbread (crackers). 1pt for 2.  Great topped with peanut butter, cheese, chicken or turkey.
• When baking try substituting white flour for whole wheat pastry flour!  You might be delightfully surprised! 

Don't stop at whole wheat, look for your favorites featuring other grains, as well.  Adding a bit of variety will keep you on point!  LOL!

I hope you find this information useful in attaining your goals and making healthier lifestyle choices.

 

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Have a Happy, Healthy Week!

Tiare.

This newsletter provides weight loss/health information and is intended for informational purposes only to encourage users in their personal weight loss/health efforts. I am simply sharing my personal experiences and what I have learned.I am not a nutritionist or doctor and do not diagnose or treat illness. Please be advised to seek the advice of a physician before beginning any weight loss/health program.