Nutrition | The importance of whole grain's

Last week was Whole Grain week, a timely reminder for us to choose whole grains. Whole grain foods like brown rice, pasta, oats and wholemeal breads are rich in dietary fibre and packed with over 25 other nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, protein and even antioxidants.

Eating whole grains protects our long term health, may help with weight control and are good for our gut.  Unfortunately, most of us are not eating enough, averaging only 21g of wholegrain per day, less than half the recommended 48g Daily Target Intake.

So why not make some smart swaps to boost your wholegrain intake.  Choose any 3 of the following to hit the 48g target daily:

•              ¼ cup cooked grains
•              1 slice wholegrain bread
•              4 whole grain crackers
•              ¼ cup wholegrain cereal
•              1/3 cup popcorn
•              1 breakfast biscuit