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Get on the Whole Grain Train

Erin Laurie, MS, RD, LDKansas Wheat Spokesperson

Consultant Dietitian785-893-2857

erlaurie@realappranch.com

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What are whole-grains?

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Following is the official definition of whole grains, approved and endorsed by the Whole Grains Council in May 2004:

Whole grains or foods made from them contain all the essential parts and naturally-occurring nutrients of the entire grain seed. If the grain has been processed (e.g., cracked, crushed, rolled, extruded, and/or cooked), the food product should deliver approximately the same rich balance of nutrients that are found in the original grain seed.

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Parts of a Grain

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Why Whole Grains?

Reduced risk of disease:

– Heart disease– Some cancers– Diabetes

Digestive healthWeight control

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B Vitamins

TraceMinerals

Carbohydrates

Magnesium

Phytonutrients

Antioxidants

Plant Stanols and Sterols

Fiber

Whole Grains Have Grain Benefits PLUS More

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Whole Grain Benefits

Phytonutrients• Phyto = plant • Nutrients = substances that protect health

Antioxidants • Protect cells from damage• “Rust-proofing for the body”

Plant Stanols and Plant Sterols • Lower blood cholesterol levels by interfering with

its absorption

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Make Half Your Grains Whole

If you are a… Grain*(ounce-equivalents)

Whole Grain(ounce-equivalents)

WomanOlder Adult (51+ years)Teenage girlChild (9-13 years)

5-6 3

Teenage boyMan (31-50 years)

7 3.5

Man (19-30 years) 8 4

* The recommended amount of grains is based on calorie needs. Amounts noted are appropriate for individuals who get less than 30 min. of moderate physical activity daily.

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What's a serving?

1 Cup Ready-to-Eat Cereal Made with Whole Grain

1 Slice Bread Made with Whole Grain

1/2 Cup Cooked Brown Rice, Pasta, Oatmeal

5 Crackers Made with Whole Grain

1 Small Waffle

1 Small Muffin Made with Whole Grain (2 ½" diameter)

Serving Ounce-Equivalent

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Classes of WheatHard Red Winter- Kansas Wheat production

is 95%

Hard White- Kansas Wheat production is 4%.

Hard Red Spring

Soft White

Soft Red Winter- Kansas Wheat production is 1%

Durum

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Storage of Whole Wheat Flour

Store in airtight containers in a cool (60 degrees or less), dry place.

Refrigerate whole grain flour, cracked wheat,

for up to 6 months

Freeze indefinitely

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How Do I Find Whole Grain Products?

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Label-Reading for Whole Grain

Look for “Whole Grain”

as a Leading Ingredient

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Look for an FDA-Approved Health Claim

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Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant

foods, and low in total fat,

saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risks of heart disease

and certain cancers.

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Whole Grains Council Stamp Program

For products offering a half-serving or more of whole grain. Contains at least 8g whole grain per serving.

For products where ALL of the grain is whole grain. Contains at least 16g whole grain per serving.

Whole Grain Stamps appear courtesy of the Whole Grains Council

Look for Whole Grain Symbols

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How Can I Get More Whole Grains on the Menu?

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What whole-grains have you served on your menus?

What is the response towards these foods?

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Whole Grain TipsMake Easy Substitutions

Choose… Instead Of…

Cereal Made with Whole GrainCereal Made without Whole

Grain

Whole Wheat Bread White or “Wheat” Bread

Brown Rice White Rice

Crackers Made with Whole Grain

Crackers without Whole Grain

Whole Wheat Pasta Regular Pasta

Popcorn Pretzels

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Whole Grain Tips for “Picky” Eaters

“Sneak” whole grain into everyday foods:•Whole wheat flour or oat flour for up to half the flour in flour-based recipes•Crumbs from whole grain crackers or bread in meatloaf or hamburgers•Rolled oats or crushed, unsweetened cereal made with whole grain as breading •Barley, brown rice or bulgur wheat in soups, stews, casseroles, or stir-fries

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Whole Grain Tips

Make your snacks whole grain: • Snack on ready-to-eat cereal made with whole grain –

try a handful or have it with milk or yogurt• Enjoy popcorn (easy on the butter and salt) or

pretzels made with whole grain• Mix up some trail mix for an on-the-go snack – with

cereal made with whole grain, dried fruit, and nuts

• Make your own baked whole grain tortilla chips using whole wheat flour tortillas or corn tortillas made with whole grain cornmeal

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Whole-Grains Sampling

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

Neat Wheat Joes

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Get on the Whole Grain

Train!

Erin Laurie, MS, RD, LDKansas Wheat Spokesperson

Consultant Dietitian785-893-2857

erlaurie@realappranch.com