MyPlate
According to USDA’s #MyPlate, 50% of the grains you consume should be whole grains. Aim for a 50/50 balance of whole and enriched grains for a healthy lifestyle! #GetGrains
A great morning start is a morning with grains. There are plenty of ways to include grain foods in your AM meals or snacks. @MyPlate has great ideas for how you can get your recommended servings #MyPlate https://bakers.pub/3AE1TIx
Think it’s too hard to eat healthy? Think again. Use www.ChooseMyPlate.gov for tips on how to make simple dietary changes that add up to big improvements over time. #getgrains #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
Simple steps for a healthier sandwich: Take your favorite bread, add veggies, lean meats or low-fat cheese & replace the mayo with mustard, low-fat yogurt, or hummus. #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
Meet healthy eating goals one at a time with the Start Simple with MyPlate app. www.choosemyplate.gov/startsimpleapp #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
The Start Simple with MyPlate app can help you make positive changes to achieving a healthier diet and healthier life. https://www.choosemyplate.gov/startsimpleapp #getgrains #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
Using the Start Simple with MyPlate app will help you pick daily food goals, see real-time progress, and earn badges. https://www.choosemyplate.gov/startsimpleapp #getgrains #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
Enriched Grains
DYK enriched grains, fortified as mandated by the govt since 1941, have the three major B vitamins and iron added in equal or larger amounts to those in whole grain products. #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
The essential B vitamins in enriched grains help maintain a healthy nervous system, increase energy production, and may play a role in lowering cholesterol. https://bit.ly/2LeRQo8 #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
Feeling tired? Enriched grain foods like bread, rolls, crackers, or tortillas are major sources of iron, a key nutrient in the production and release of energy to the body. #getgrains #AmericanBakers
Grain foods contribute vital, often under-consumed, nutrients to the diet, including 43.7% of all fiber. Approximately two-thirds of the grain contribution to total fiber intake comes from enriched grains. #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
Enriched grain foods like bread, rolls, crackers, and tortillas give your body key nutrients and are a savvy way to stretch your weekly meal budgets. #NutrientDensity #ThriftyFoodPlan #AmericanBakers https://www.fns.usda.gov/resource/thrifty-food-plan-2021-0
Whole Grains (National Whole Grain Month)
The Dietary Guidelines recommend 6 servings of grain foods daily, with half from whole grains. Try whole grain toast with peanut butter for breakfast or veggies tucked in a whole grain pita for lunch. #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
Whole grains may be a good source of fiber. Vitamins and minerals in whole grains may help boost immunity, lower blood pressure, and help prevent some forms of cancer. #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
Want to know what constitutes one serving of grains? Think 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal, ½ cup of cooked rice, cooked pasta, or cooked cereal. #getgrains #AmericanBakers #MyPlate
Studies show that cereal fiber has distinctive benefits compared to fiber from fruit/vegetables, and cereal fiber was inversely associated with BMI, body fat, and trunk fat mass in older adults. https://bit.ly/2BXz79E #getgrains #AmericanBakers #MyPlate
@MyPlate recommends consuming 50% of your daily grain serving as whole grains, which is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease. #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
Build a better sandwich with 2 slices of whole grain bread, pita or bagels. Here’s a tasty harvest recipe to get you started: https://bakers.pub/3xCvVdF #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers @GrainFoods
Whole-grain foods are an important component of USDA's 2021 Thrifty Food Plan because they pack a powerful nutrition punch at an economical price. #NutritionDensity #ThriftyFoodPlan #AmericanBakers https://www.fns.usda.gov/resource/thrifty-food-plan-2021-0
Breakfast (National Breakfast Month)
Eating breakfast gives you energy for the day and helps with concentration. Check out the muffin selection at your local grocery store, then add some fresh fruit and low-fat yogurt for an easy, delicious breakfast. #GetGrains #AmericanBakers #MyPlate
Make a better breakfast by adding your favorite bread to harness the power of complex carbs. The Dietary Guidelines recommend 6 grain servings a day, with half being whole grains. #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
A nutritious breakfast helps keep you awake and alert until lunchtime. Check out these tips for quick and easy breakfasts that still pack a punch. https://bakers.pub/2XdOkRr #getgrains #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
We all know mornings can be hectic, and it can be difficult to prioritize breakfast. Check out these tips for quick and easy breakfasts that still pack a punch https://bakers.pub/2XdOkRr #getgrains #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
Grain foods, like bread, rolls, and bagels are a great way to begin the day because, as complex carbohydrates, they provide essential fuel for our bodies. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 6 grain servings a day with at least half being whole grains. #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
General
Sandwiches are an all-American favorite, whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Research shows that looking at what’s between the bread is where you are most likely to find the drivers of calories, fat, and sodium @GrainFoods https://bakers.pub/3xCvVdF #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
If you’re serving bread, rolls, or other baked goods this holiday season, you’re serving the nutrients that most Americans are missing! Almost 95% of Americans don’t meet fiber intake recommendations, but grain-based foods supply almost half of the fiber you need for a healthy lifestyle. #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
A charcuterie board with sliced bread, crackers, flatbread, veggies, cheese & meats is a nutritious and convenient way to stretch your entertaining budget. #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers
Apple, brie, and Dijon come together for a hearty autumn flavor profile when sandwiched with bread in this recipe for less than 500 calories http://owl.li/zajz30gessV #NutritionDensity #MyPlate #AmericanBakers @GrainFoods
Grains and Older Americans
Grain foods like bread add valuable nutrients in the diets of older Americans according to a 2018 study from the Grain Foods Foundation. https://bit.ly/2SOybza #HealthyAdults #AmericanBakers #MyPlate @GrainFoods
Breads, rolls & tortillas help older Americans meet their daily needs for important B vitamins, fiber, folate & iron says new research. https://bit.ly/2SOybza #getgrains @GrainFoods #HealthyAdults #AmericanBakers #MyPlate
Research shows eating grain foods are an easy way for older Americans to improve their diet quality because they provide key nutrients essential for healthy aging. https://bit.ly/2SOybza #HealthyAdults #AmericanBakers #MyPlate @GrainFoods
