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   Grains & Rice

Enjoy grains frequently, as long as you eat the right ones. The more intact the grain, the higher the fiber and nutrition. Whole grains, including wheat, rye, barley, corn, and some types of rice, are rich in bran, B vitamins, iron, and other minerals. Stay away from white rice, which is milled, removing the bran and germ. Brown rice is a much better source of B vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Wild rice is ttequendy served in combination with white or brown rice and is very nutritious and low on the glycemic index. Couscous is another good low glycemic index choice to substitute for white rice or white potatoes.


 Grains, cooked
Portion
Total
Carbs (g)
Total
Sugar (g)
Total
Fats (g)
Recmmd.
Barley, pearled
1/2 cup
22
1
0
Good
Buckwheat (kasha)
1/2 cup
17
1
1
Good
Bulgur
1/2 cup
17
0
0
Good
Corn grits
1/2 cup
12
0
1
Good
Oats, whole kernel
1/2 cup
26
1
3
Good
Rye, whole kernel
1/2 cup
29
2
1
Good
Wheat, whole kernel
1/2 cup
32
0
1
Good
Cornmeal
1/2 cup
27
0
1
Limited
Couscous
1/2 cup
18
0
0
Limited
Amaranth
1/2 cup
32
1
3
Avoid
Millet
1/2 cup
21
0
1
Avoid

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