Whole Grains

Looking for an easy way to eat healthier? Try switching to whole grains. According to healthcastle.com, whole grains are often a better source of beneficial phytochemicals and antioxidants than fruits and vegetables, and are a good source of B vitamins, Vitamin E, magnesium, iron and fiber.

Whole grains decrease cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and blood coagulation, reducing the risk of heart disease and have been found to reduce the risks of many types of cancer. For diabetics, whole grains may help regulate blood glucose.

Common types of whole grains include:

• wild rice
• brown rice
• whole wheat
• oatmeal
• whole oats
• barley
• whole rye
• popcorn

It is recommended that all adults eat half their daily servings of grains as whole grains – that’s at least 3 servings per day. So reap the rewards whole grains have to offer, and try incorporating them into your diet.

Have a great week! ~ Adam Burns, Accounting Assistant

8 Valentine's Treats Under 80 Calories

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

74 Calories

2 strawberries dipped in 1 tablespoon Baker’s Dark Semi-Sweet Dipping Chocolate

Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate

79 Calories

22 pieces of Hershey's Special Dark Pieces

White Hot Chocolate

68 Calories

1/2 tablespoon Ghirardelli Sweet Ground White Chocolate Powder with 1/2 cup skim milk and a dash of cinnamon

Chocolate Sticks

60 Calories

5 MarieBelle La Famille Fine Chocolate Sticks

Valentine’s Cookie

79 Calories

Valentine’s Lace Cookie from Flour

Mini Chocolate Fondue

69 Calories

1/3 ounce melted dark chocolate chips with 10 miniature marshmallows

Berries and Whipped Cream

54 Calories

10 raspberries with 1/8 cup light whipped topping

Happy Valentine's Day! ~ Christina Aaron, Customer Service