No Grains, No Gain…
That’s What The New 2005 Food Pyramid Is Telling Consumers. 3-5 Servings Of WHOLE GRAINS Per Day Is What Americans Should Aim For, And Now There Are Whole Grain Stamps On Certain Approved Packages That Will Help Guide The Way. La Brea Bakery Has
Three Whole Grain Breads That Have Earned The Whole Grain Council “Good Source” Stamp Of Approval.
Los Angeles, CA- La Brea Bakery has just been awarded the “Good Source Stamp” from the Whole Grain Council for their Wheat Baguette, Wheat Loaf, and Whole Grain Loaf. There are three stamps applicable to any food that may be considered “Whole-Grain chic.” The first stamp is the “Good Source” which
means that in one serving there is half a serving of whole grains. The “Excellent Source” indicates that there is a full serving of whole grains in one serving, and the “100% Excellent Source” means there is a full serving of whole grains in one
serving, and that all grains are whole grains.
This new stamp will surely cut down on time spent reading labels and ingredients counting the ounces and grams. It is there for consumer convenience, but it also highlights the importance of health, and the role whole grains are playing in
giving our bodies what they need. In an article written for reuters.com the virtues of preventing heart disease are extolled in the consumption of whole grains.
“Older adults who regularly eat whole grains like high fiber cereals and cooked oatmeal may be less likely to develop conditions that raise the risk of heart attack and stoke.”
As mypyramid.gov will tell you, whole grains are not refined grains and there is a big difference in the health benefits. Refined grains have been processed and essential ingredients have been removed such as fiber, iron, and B vitamins. So
our lesson here is to look for foods that have been approved as whole grain, and stamped after much research. La Brea Bakery has been honored with this stamp of purity. Their wheat baguette, wheat loaf and whole grain loaf are not only
hand-crafted, hearth baked and full of pure wheat flavor, but they are vital for our bodies, minds, and hearts. For more information please go to: La BreaBakery.com
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