| What is a Whole Grain? |
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| Benefits of Whole Grains:1. Help control cholesterol; Hello, heart health! 2. Help manage blood sugar 3. Aid in weight loss and help prevent weight gain 4. Support digestion 5. Contain beneficial vitamins to protect against cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes |
| Are you getting enough whole grains? |
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| Join the Whole Grain Challenge! |
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| Recipe of the month: Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal |
| Ingredients: 2 c old fashioned oats, uncooked 2 apples, diced (skin on) 5 dates, finely chopped 2 tsp. cinnamon powder 4 c water pinch of salt Optional toppings: chopped nuts, berries, bananas, honey Directions: Place all ingredients (except for toppings) in a crock pot Gently mix Simmer on low for 7- 8 hours Top with favorite toppings Note: this recipe can be made on a stove top. Follow all directions, except cook time will be 20 minutes Yield: 8 servings This recipe was created by: Bridget Lane, MPA, RDN, LD/N, LD |
| Learn more at: Celebrate Whole Grains Month |
