Whole grains can add variety to meals without complicated recipes. Choose foods you enjoy and portions that fit your overall eating pattern.
Make familiar meals work for you
Try oatmeal at breakfast and add fruit or nuts if they fit your needs.
Use brown rice or a brown-and-white rice blend as a side dish.
Try barley or another whole grain in a soup or grain bowl.
Look for whole-grain ingredients when choosing bread or crackers.
Build a balanced plate
USDA MyPlate encourages making at least half of your grain choices whole grains. Combine grains with vegetables, a protein food, and other foods appropriate to your needs.
Keep health claims realistic
No grain recipe guarantees longevity, “detoxification,” or treatment of a disease. If you have diabetes, food allergies, celiac disease, or another condition affecting your diet, ask your care team about suitable foods and portions.
