Calorie Content, Grains | What Counts as a Serving of Grain? | Tips:Getting Grain in the Daily Diet | Health Benefits of Grains
What Foods are in the Grain Group?
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Foods in the Grain Group are made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain. Examples include:all varieties of bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas and grits.
There are two subgroups of grain: Refined Grains and Whole Grains.
Refined Grains in the Daily Diet - What are Refined Grains?
Refined grains have been milled. Milled grains go through a process that removes the bran and germ to achieve a finer texture, as well as enhance shelf life. Unfortunately, milling removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins. Most refined grains are enriched by the addition of B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron after processing.
Foods defined as Refined Grains: (click here for calorie content of Refined Grains)
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Whole Grains in the Daily Diet - What are Whole Grains?
Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel -- the bran, germ, and endosperm.
Foods defined as Whole Grains: (click here for calorie content of Whole Grains)
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