Healthy choices for Breads and Grains
The body's main source of energy is carbohydrates. Eating carbohydrates that are rich in fiber take longer to digest, making you feel full and stay satisfied longer. Processed carbohydrates (foods in which the fiber was removed during milling) move quickly through the intestines. This is followed by the drop in blood sugar, hence the feeling of hunger shortly after the consumption of refined carbs. Combining carbohydrates with
proteins and
healthy fats will provide a balanced diet. Below is a list of "good" carbs to include in your eating plan.
Whole-grain and Sesame-seed bagels
Rye Bread
Whole-wheat bread (more than 3g of fiber)
Whole-wheat pita pockets
7-grain bread
Sourdough english muffins
High fiber cereals (3g or more of fiber is best)
Brown rice
Quinoa
Whole wheat couscous
Low fat granola bars
Whole-wheat crackers
Whole-wheat waffles
Wheat pasta
Wild rice
Barley
Popcorn
Tortilla
Whole-wheat pretzels
Buckwheat pancakes
Grits
Wheat Germ
Bulgur
Beans and peas (garbanzo, pinto, kidney, white split, lima, black-eyed)
Lentils