August 6, 2010 Going With the Grain
Many recent studies, articles, and press releases have warned that people aren’t getting their recommended daily servings of whole grains. Whole grains are an essential part of a daily diet, for preventing type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and excess weight gain – as well as being a natural source of fiber and several vitamins. In case you’re among the many who aren’t getting your daily whole grains, we have some ideas to help you get them at every meal.
Quinoa Makes Breakfast Healthy and Delicious
The television sings the praises sugary cereals – and for those pressed for time, breakfast bars. A sugar rush won’t keep you going strong until lunch time, however. For real staying power, put some quinoa in your morning meal. Quinoa Breakfast Parfaits are still sweet on the tongue, but healthy ingredients make for real energy instead of a sugar high. Prefer baked goods? Quinoa Blueberry Power Muffins deliver whole grain goodness with an excellent fruit treat. Need to eat on the run? No problem. Keep a small supply of homemade Apple Cinnamon Energy Bars or Pumpkin-Quinoa Bars, and even breakfast on the way to work can give you hours of real energy.
Frozen Whole Grains Make for a Quick, Healthy Lunch
Lunch may always be rushed, but you don’t have to sacrifice a healthy meal because of it. Our frozen whole grains mean you can prepare a healthy dish at work in 5 or 10 minutes, using only a microwave, and have plenty of time to eat your deliciously healthy meal. Some easy ideas are Easy Apricot Rice Medley, Snappy Santa Fe Brown Rice, and Smoked Turkey Rice Medley. The whole grains mean you’ll feel fuller longer, and they’ll keep you going until dinner time without reaching for sugary snacks.
Whole Grain Sides Make the Evening Meal
Slip a serving of whole grains in with the evening meal to get the third daily recommended serving, while complimenting your main dish! Green Herb Risotto with Lemon goes great with chicken, while Coconut Lime Basmati Rice compliments shrimp well. Lemon Asparagus Rice Medley makes a terrific side for heavier meats such as beef or lamb. Looking for something a little less restrictive? Quinoa with Steamed Vegetables goes brilliantly on the side of just about anything.
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