Picking Whole Grain Products

Whole grains contain all three parts of the grain. They can reduce the risk of stroke,

type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

To find whole grains, read your ingredient list and search for the whole grain stamp.

The first word listed should be, "whole," to show the food is a whole grain.

Remember: the 100%

stamp is the best option.

If that is not available,

pick a product with the

second highest % on the

stamp.

Red Light: STOP Yellow Light: Green Light: GO

Not a whole grain CHECK LABEL A whole grain

Might be a whole
Wheat
100% whole wheat
Enriched [name of grain] grain
100% whole [name of
Multigrain
If you are unsure that
grain]
Fortified [name of grain]
your item is a whole
Brown rice
Bran
grain, check the package
Oats, oatmeal
Wheatgerm
for the stamp or read the
Whole cornmeal
Organic [name of grain]
ingredients list!