• Whole wheat bread. To make sure you're buying whole grain bread (which is superior in nutrition and arguably, flavor) make sure "whole" is the first word on the ingredient list. The same goes for buns, bagels, English muffins, pitas, and other bread products.
• Sprouted grain bread (Ezekial is a common brand) is usually sold in the freezer case or natural foods section. It's made entirely of sprouted whole grains, which are more easily digestible for some people. This bread also boasts protein (and all essential amino acids) and fiber.
• Whole grain pasta. Choose whole wheat pasta and couscous, or even brown rice pasta for variety.
• Brown rice is a healthy addition to many meals. For quicker cooking, you can soak it on the counter for a few hours before boiling it, or buy pre-cooked brown rice in the freezer section that you can reheat in the microwave in minutes!
• Healthy cereals are those made with whole grains and without added sugar.
• Oatmeal is a hearty breakfast staple that cooks in minutes. Buy instant or quick oats to save time. When cooking it on the stovetop, add a handful of frozen blueberries for a scrumptious breakfast truly fit for champions.

What to Avoid in the Bread & Cereal Aisles:

• Snack cakes, doughnuts, muffins, Danishes and other pastries don't make healthy breakfast choices.
• Sugary cereals, especially those marketed to kids
• Limit "wheat flour" products. Don't let words like "wheat flour" or "wheat bread" fool you. Unless the ingredients list "whole wheat" as #1, these products are just posing as healthy.
• Limit white flour products. Refined grains (white bread, rice and cereals) are missing the most nutritious parts of the grain.

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