Choose whole grain products more often
Starchy foods, in particular the whole grain varieties are a good source of energy and the main source of a range of nutrients in our diet. Nutrients provided by grain products include carbohydrate, B vitamins (eg. thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and folate), iron, zinc, magnesium and other components such as fibre.
Research suggests that people with a healthy heart tend to eat more whole grain foods as part of a healthy lifestyle. Good choices of whole grains are:
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Whole grain and seeded bread
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Whole grain pasta
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Brown rice
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Oats - such as oatmeal
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Whole grain breakfast cereals
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Whole grain crackers