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Writer's pictureElieke Kearns, PhD, RD

Whole Grains

Did you know that #popcorn is a whole grain?!


YES ‼️ this easy to make and fun to eat snack can help you meet your whole grain & fiber goals.

What’s the magic behind turning a kernel of 🌽 into 🍿? Each kernel has a little tiny amount of 💧inside the starchy part (aka the endosperm). As the kernel heats up, the water begins to expand, eventually turning into steam 💨 and the pressure in the little kernel reached a point at which the outer shell (aka the hull) can no longer contain it. 💥 The result ➡️ an awesome whole grain snack!

What is the #WholeGrain recommendation? 🌾 a simple rule of thumb is that you should aim to eat ½ of all your grains whole. As for more specific daily recco’s... 🚺19-50yrs: 6️⃣oz of total grains

🚹19-50yrs: 8️⃣-7️⃣oz of grains

3 cups of 🍿 counts as 1 oz of grains, it’s a good source of fiber, and 💯 percent whole grain. Nosh on! #NoshItFoodFacts

What’s your favorite way to eat this whole grain snack?

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