• Buy whole grains such as brown rice and rolled oats in large packages or in bulk.
• Try adding brown rice or barley to homemade soups.
• Start your day with a bowl of oatmeal, unsweetened whole grain cereal or whole grain toast.
• Avoid instant cereals, seasoned rice and pasta mixes, which cost more and are often high in sodium.
• Buy whole grain breads, bagels, tortillas and pitas on sale and store in the freezer.
• Make your own homemade muffins with whole wheat flour and rolled oats.

For more information on Whole Grain Foods, visit Canada’s Food Guide.