- Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is a grain product. Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of grain products.
- Eat at least three ounces of whole grain bread, cereal, crackiers, rice, or pasta every day.
- Grains are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains.
| Whole Grains | Refines Grains |
|---|---|
| -Whole-wheat flour | -White flour |
-Bulgur (cracked wheat) |
-Degermed cornmeal |
| -Oatmeal | -White bread |
| -Whole cornmeal | -White rice |
| -Brown rice |
My Food Guide Pyramid Suggestions