Day four challenge!
shovav91
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Good morning CAD'ers! I was so happy with the outcome of yesterday's challenge. You all made such a difference in the lives of those who you chose to share your appreciation with! For those of you who missed it, it's never too late! Feel free to do it today. As for the rest of you, don't forget to do this in the future. Nobody likes to feel unappreciated 
Today's challenge:
Add a serving of whole grains to your day! On MFP, we often get wrapped up in calories and macros and forget completely about whole grains (which should be the basis of our diet!). Whole grains have been proven to reduce the risk of certain diseases including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Additionally, because they are unrefined, they have a heck of a lot of fiber to keep you fuller longer! They have also been proven to increase weight loss. Is there anything they can't do?
Some examples of whole grain foods:
Whole wheat or brown rice pasta
Brown or wild rice
Whole oats
Whole wheat or whole grain cereals
Whole wheat flour or rye flour
Popcorn
Whole wheat or whole grain crackers
Bulgur (cracked wheat)
Buckwheat
Millet
Barley
Wheatberries
Quinoa
*from vegetarian.lovetoknow.com
When selecting "whole grain" products at the store such as cereals and breads, be careful to read the labels! Things that claim they contain "whole wheat" or are "multigrain" often only contain trace amounts. Make sure the product is 100% whole wheat- some sneaky products use regular old flour and add food coloring to trick consumers.
As always, read labels, stay knowledgeable, and make a great day MFP!
Today's challenge:
Add a serving of whole grains to your day! On MFP, we often get wrapped up in calories and macros and forget completely about whole grains (which should be the basis of our diet!). Whole grains have been proven to reduce the risk of certain diseases including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Additionally, because they are unrefined, they have a heck of a lot of fiber to keep you fuller longer! They have also been proven to increase weight loss. Is there anything they can't do?
Some examples of whole grain foods:
Whole wheat or brown rice pasta
Brown or wild rice
Whole oats
Whole wheat or whole grain cereals
Whole wheat flour or rye flour
Popcorn
Whole wheat or whole grain crackers
Bulgur (cracked wheat)
Buckwheat
Millet
Barley
Wheatberries
Quinoa
*from vegetarian.lovetoknow.com
When selecting "whole grain" products at the store such as cereals and breads, be careful to read the labels! Things that claim they contain "whole wheat" or are "multigrain" often only contain trace amounts. Make sure the product is 100% whole wheat- some sneaky products use regular old flour and add food coloring to trick consumers.
As always, read labels, stay knowledgeable, and make a great day MFP!
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>_< I always eat whole grains. -is cheating-0
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Got my morning oatmeal in... I'll have to see if I've got an adequate supply of quinoa for tonights dinner.0
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Wonderful! Keep those whole-grains coming 0
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O.O I dont know if I have anything thats whole grain in my house, as the rest of the household refuses to eat it.
Ill definitely check around to see if I have anything!0 -
stone ground whole wheat bread..... it is a new switch for me, I have stopped eating white bread0
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Fantastic! Whole wheat pasta usually constitutes one of my meals a day. =]0
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Had a whole grain bagel for breakfast!0
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Found some whole wheat bread in the freezer, so I thawed that out, and made a yummy sandwich for lunch.0
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Sounds fantastic! Great job so far everyone! 0
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I'll use my whole wheat flatbread for a wrap tonight.0
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I had oats for breakfast and brown rice for dinner.
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I forgot to check the challenge today!!! FAIL!
But, I made my french toast with whole wheat bread, so WIN!!
Love this group a lot!0 -
I forgot to check this yesterday but had oatmeal for breakfast and whole grain bread with it! WIN!!0
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