Health Tip: Get More Whole Grains

(HealthDay News) - Whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet. They help maintain a healthy body weight and a healthy heart.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests how to include more whole grains in your diet:

• Replace refined foods, such as white bread and white rice, with whole wheat bread and brown rice.

• Use whole wheat pasta in casseroles, macaroni and cheese, and other pasta dishes.

• Snack on whole grain, low-fat chips or popcorn (without salt or butter).

• Cook with whole grain flour.

• Use whole grain cracker crumbs or bread crumbs as a breading in meatloaf.