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Health & Fitness

Tips to get more whole grains in your diet

5 Easy ways to get more whole grains in your family's diet

  • Try adding an unsweetened whole grain cereal to your salad in place of croutons.
  • Use whole wheat bread or cracker crumbs in a meatloaf.
  • Add barley to soups.
  • Switch from white rice to brown.
  • Popcorn is a whole grain, just avoid the butter and salt.  Try sprinkling on a little grated cheese.

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