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What should you look for on a bread's ingredient list to find a whole grain?

'Whole grain' or 'whole wheat' as the first ingredient.

  1. 'Enriched flour' as the first ingredient
  2. 'Whole grain' or 'whole wheat' first ✔
  3. A brown color on the package

Why: ADA says to look for 'whole grain' or 'whole wheat' as the first ingredient instead of 'enriched.' Whole grains keep their fiber, B and E vitamins and minerals.

Huh, didn't know that: ADA says at least half of your daily grains should come from whole grains.

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Sources

  1. Get to Know Carbs (ADA) https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition/understanding-carbs/get-to-know-carbs
  2. Diabetes type 2, meal planning (MedlinePlus) https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007429.htm

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