Top sliced whole-wheat bread with smoked mozzarella, grilled portobello mushroom, and
chopped basil, or make a sandwich of arugula
and grilled vegetables.
Buying and storing tips
Buy whole-wheat bread in the bakery, bread, or refrigerated- or frozen-foods sections of
health food stores and supermarkets. Store in a breadbox or plastic bag at room temperature,
and use within a few days.
Varieties
Whole-wheat bread is available in rolls and loaves of various shapes and sizes, and may
contain other grains.
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
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