What Is the DASH Diet?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
5. Grains
in the DASH diet, 6 to 8 servings of grains are recommended a day. The recommended grains are cereal, rice, bread, and pasta. Individuals on this diet should focus on whole grains as they usually contain more nutrients and fiber compared to refined grains.
For example, instead of white rice and regular pasta, brown rice and whole wheat pasta are better substitutes. When purchasing grocery items, look for products that say “100% whole wheat” or “100% whole grain.” Since grains are naturally low in fat, it is best to serve them without any cream, cheese, or butter-based sauces. An example of one serving of grains would be 1/2 a cup of cooked pasta, cooked cereal, or rice.
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