Win a Whole Grain Big G Prize Pack {A Healthier Me: 2011}

Are you one of the 95% of Americans who DO NOT get the recommended daily serving of whole grain?  According to the 2010 Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, only five percent of Americans get the three full recommended daily servings!  5%!  Wow.  Do you know what the daily intake should be?  48 grams.  I didn't know that.

You hear when starting a healthier way of eating to always chose whole grain over enriched.  At least I have.  I'm absolutely NO doctor, but I know those breads cost 3 even 5x's more!  So there must be a reason!  Incorporating whole grain into my diet wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.  I completely did away with the fake-out "wheat bread" that was pretty cheap, yet still enriched, and went straight into the nutty grain bread that cost well, depending where you shop, a lot.  But you know what, I like it!  Dare I say even prefer it!  It was like my body was craving what the whole grain has.  I needed it!


Let me insert a quote straight from General Mills:

Only whole grain gives you the vital nutrients from the complete grain. The health benefits of whole grains can’t be pinpointed to one particular component of the grain. It’s the “whole grain package” that makes the difference. In addition to fiber, whole grain contains antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other vital nutrients that help ensure a healthy diet. A diet high in whole grain has been found to help with diabetes and weight management, and it may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

But that's where I thought whole grain was.  Bread.  But, did you know that General Mills Big G cereals contains at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving, and General Mills cereals has 20 that deliver 16 grams or more.  Remember, our daily intake should be 48 grams.   Some of these cereals are Cheerios®, Lucky Charms®, Cinnamon Toast Crunch®, Honey Nut Cheerios®, Fiber One® and Total®.  So yeah, they're the yummy ones too!  Yay!  We can sneak better eating in with the kids without them knowing!  Heck, apparently I've been doing it without me knowing it!  Love that.  Makes my job a bit easier.

General Mills is ready to arm you with tips and information about whole grain and how Big G cereals can be help!  It's the Whole Grain Nation website.  There you can also find all the cereals that have whole grain.  Or you can, just look for the white check!  Simple shopping!

In addition to the cereal, I was also given a cereal on-the-go bowl, lunch bag, walking enthusiast kit and a digital jump rope.  Everything you see above!

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Giveaway Ends 2/13/11

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