If you’re still filling your pantry with refined grains like white rice and white flour, think about instead adding a few whole grains into the mix. Whole grains are grains that are just that – whole. While refined grains are stripped of their bran and germ, whole grains still have all their parts intact. Whether it’s brown rice, quinoa, oatmeal, or buckwheat, we can’t stop cooking with whole grains around here. If you haven’t joined the whole grain fan club, try swapping out your snacks and sides from refined grains to whole grains to help sneak a little more nutrition in your diet. And you don’t

have to go all the way – if you just can’t get on board with the taste of whole grains, experiment with adding equal parts whole grain flour to regular white flour in your baking or try mixing white rice with brown in order to reap some whole grain benefits. Ready to learn why you should be eating whole grains instead of refined grains? Read on to learn about the benefits of whole grains (and the one time when you can eat all the refined grains you want).

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4 Reasons to Eat Whole Grains Instead of Refined