When it comes to making healthy choices, there is a lot of information out there. As a registered dietitian and Price Chopper's corporate nutritionist, I can help you by sharing with you a few of the informative articles I've read lately. Have a question on anything you've read lately? Connect with me and I'll help you make food fit into your lifestyle.

Make Half Your Grains Whole
Whole grains are a great source of vitamins, minerals and fiber, which may be why federal Dietary Guidelines recommend at least three ounces of whole grains per day. How much is that exactly? Think of it like this: a slice of bread, one cup of breakfast cereal, or one-half cup of cooked rice or pasta are each equivalent to about one ounce. In general, at least half the grains you consume should come from whole grains. To find whole grain products, look for the words "whole" or "whole grain" before the grain ingredient's name, and make sure the whole grain is the first ingredient listed in the ingredients list. Whole grains include whole wheat, whole oats or oatmeal, whole-grain corn, popcorn, wild rice, brown rice, buckwheat, whole rye, bulgur or cracked wheat, whole-grain barley, and millet.