It’s easy to fit whole grain into your day! By making a few simple substitutions,
you can enjoy the same meals you are already used to plus the added benefits of
whole grain. You can find whole grain versions of your favorite products just by
checking the labels a little more closely.
| Choose… |
Instead of… |
| Cereal made with whole grain |
Cereal not made with whole grain |
| Whole grain bread |
White or "wheat" bread |
| Popcorn |
Chips or pretzels not made with whole grain |
| Whole wheat pasta |
Regular pasta |
| Crackers made with whole grain |
Crackers not made with whole grain |
| Brown rice or wild rice |
White rice |
| Whole grain hamburger/hot dog buns |
Hamburger/hot dog buns not made with whole
grain |
| Whole grain pancakes/waffles |
Pancakes/waffles not made with whole grain |
Looking for some quick tips to help you make whole grain part of your day?
- Start your day with a cereal made with whole grain! With all the varieties available
from General Mills, it’s easy to find something for everyone in the family.
- If you’re in a hurry, throw some cereal in a baggy and enjoy it on the run with
a carton of low-fat milk or yogurt.
- Pack a sandwich for lunch the whole grain way! Two slices of whole grain bread
(whole wheat, rye, or whatever variety you like) provide two servings of whole grain.
- Make your snacks whole grain!
- Mix up your own blend of trail mix for an on-the-go snack the whole family can
enjoy — combine cereal made with whole grain, dried fruit, nuts.
- Nosh on some popcorn (easy on the salt and butter) for a crunchy evening snack
- Make your own baked whole grain tortilla chips using whole-wheat-flour tortillas
or corn tortillas made with whole grain cornmeal.