Grains are an important component of the MyPlate plan. They are divided between two groups, whole grains and refined grains, and the USDA recommends that you make at least half of the grains you consume in a day whole grains. Click through to learn more about grains and how you should incorporate them into your daily diet.
Foods that are made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, and other cereal grains belong in the grain group. Some grain products you probably already have in your home are pasta, bread, and cereal.
The grain group is divided into two subgroups: whole grains (whole-wheat flour, bulgur, oatmeal, etc.) and refined grains (white flour, white rice, etc.). To see the complete lists for each subgroup, visit choosemyplate.gov.