11/22/2022
Whole grains contain antioxidants, which protect your tissues from harmful inflammation. Plus, they're loaded with minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc and iron important building blocks for a strong immune system and healthy heart. The B vitamins found in whole grains also help your body convert food into energy. You can choose anything from quinoa to farro, buckwheat groats to millet as a base layer of a breakfast bowl and layer it with savory ingredients (eggs! nuts! lox!) or sweet additions (almond milk! honey!). And, yes, bread can be part of a balanced breakfast: Select a 100% whole-grain or 100% whole wheat loaf.
