Written by Jill Weisenberger
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BREADS
Ezekiel 4:9 Flax Sprouted Whole Grain Bread
www.foodforlife.com This dense, tasty bread is made of sprouted wheat, barely, millet, lentils, soybeans, spelt and flaxseeds and rolled in additional flaxseeds. It makes a perfect grilled cheese or hummus and cucumber sandwich. A slice is only 80 calories and 70 mg sodium, and it provides 4 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein.
Pepperidge Farm Soft Honey Whole Wheat Bread
www.pepperidgefarm.com Here’s a light, soft whole grain bread for the whole-grain phobic. Its smooth texture makes it suitable for both sandwiches and French toast. A single slice has 100 calories and 4 grams of fiber.
Trader Joe’s 100% Whole WheatEverything Bagel Slims
www.traderjoes.com A typical bagel weighing in a more than 4 ounces is a giant compared to these slims at just 1.6 ounces. Instead of 300 or more calories, the slims are just 110 calories. A combination of whole-wheat flour, white whole-wheat flour and cellulose fiber contribute 6 grams of fiber per bagel slim.
Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted 100% Whole Grain Cinnamon Raisin Bread
www.foodforlife.com This is one of few cinnamon raisin breads mad of whole grains. This one is both sweet and dense and makes perfect peanut butter toast. A single slice provides 80 calories, 2 grams of fiber and only 65 mg sodium.
CEREALS
Barbara’s Cinnamon Puffins
barbaras.com These crunchy little squares are deliciously cinnamon-y and slightly sweet. Made of corn and oats, a 2/3-cup serving boasts 6 grams of fiber and only 90 calories.
Wheaties
www.generalmills.com Nothing beats the “breakfast of champions” for whole grain simplicity. These unpretentious whole-wheat flakes serve up 3 grams of fiber and only 100 calories in a ¾-cup serving. Next time your recipe calls for cornflake crumbs, use smashed Wheaties instead for the whole grain and fiber boost.
Erewhon Buckwheat & Hemp
www.attunefoods.com These extra-crunchy flakes are a favorite among the gluten-free crowd. They lack sweetness, so they are best mixed with yogurt or a sweeter gluten-free cereal if you like your cereals sweet. If you’re watching your weight, watch your portion size too. Along with 5 grams of fiber, a single cup contains 220 calories.
Kind Healthy Grains Vanilla Blueberry Clusters with Flax Seeds
www.kindsnacks.com Deliciously sweet and crunchy with a hint of vanilla and blueberry, these granola-like clusters are perfect with milk, yogurt or cottage cheese or as a base for a homemade trail mix. They are made with five gluten-free grains: amaranth, oats, buckwheat, millet and quinoa. A 1/3-cup serving contains 120 calories, 3 grams of heart-healthy fats, 5 grams of fiber and a mere 20 mg of sodium. Kind Healthy Grains comes in five other flavors, including Peanut Butter Whole Grain Clusters and Dark Chocolate and Cranberry Clusters.
