EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE GOODNESS OF WHOLE GRAINS

Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating recommends 5 – 12 servings of grain products a day. Dare grainsfirst whole grain crackers have made the natural goodness of whole grains tastier than you might think!

Dare grainsfirst Whole Grain Crackers

• Whole Grains and Seeds are first on the ingredient list
• 5 crackers = 1 Whole Grain serving and 7 to 9g of whole grain per serving
• Premium blend of 11 Whole Grains and Seeds
• Low in saturated fat
• No trans fat
• Source of fibre
• Two delicious flavours: Spring Harvest and Autumn Harvest
• Two convenient sizes: larger size for topping and small snack size for dipping or snacking alone

What is a Whole Grain?

A grain is considered “whole” when all three parts are present; bran, germ and endosperm.

Grains 101

• Wheat is the most commonly consumed grain in Canada and worldwide; rice is the second
• Wheat and rye are the only grains that make good bread alone, without adding another grain
• Corn is the only grain also eaten as a vegetable
• Only 5 % of the oats grown in the world are used as food for people

Health Benefits of Whole Grains

• Whole Grains are low in fat and free of cholesterol
• Whole Grains are a good source of B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, iron and fibre
• Whole grains are a better source of phytochemicals and antioxidants than fruits and vegetables
• Whole Grains help in the prevention of certain diseases like heart disease and cancer