Whole-wheat bread and brown rice sushi are great ways to add more whole grains to your diet, but let’s be honest: You’ve been eating them for years and they’re getting pretty boring by this point. No need to get stuck in a whole-grain rut, though. You can find a variety of hearty, high-fiber grains that may become your new favorites.
And there’s a good reason to seek variety. The American Heart Association recommends six to eight servings of grains a day, and at least half of them should be whole. Instead of eating whole-wheat spaghetti three times a day, you can make your meals more exciting by branching out to whole grains like bulgur, farro, oats, and more.
References
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (2022). 5 whole grains to keep your family healthy.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (2019). How to add whole grains to your diet.
American Heart Association. (2021). Suggested servings from each food group.
Oldways Whole Grains Council. (n.d.). Gluten free whole grains.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2019). Amaranth grain, cooked.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2019). Barley, pearled, cooked.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2019). Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2019). Bulgur, cooked.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2019). Millet, cooked.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2019). Oat bran, cooked.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2021). Italian farro.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2019). Quinoa, cooked.
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