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Grains

Seeds from grass plants that are ground into flour or eaten whole, like rice, wheat, and oats, providing energy and nutrients.

Bread (whole‑wheat)
Bread (whole‑wheat)
Cereal
Cereal
Oats / Porridge
Oats / Porridge
Fun Fact Oats were once thought to be weeds. More than one-half of the world's oats are grown in the U.S. and Canada. In the United States, 95 percent of the oats grown are used for animal feed. Oats are higher in protein and healthy fats and lower in carbohydrates than most other whole grains.
Pasta
Pasta
Fun Fact The Italian traveler went to China in around 1271 and came back with details about pasta. However, some claim that the Etruscans and Romans already knew about pasta long before Marco Polo helped rediscover the meal.
Popcorn
Popcorn
Fun Fact Popcorn is a type of maize (or corn), a member of the grass family, and is scientifically known as Zea mays everta.
Quinoa
Quinoa
Fun Fact Quinoa has 10 essential amino acids, is very high in protein (up to 18 percent, compared with 10-12 percent for most grains) and is loaded with minerals including iron and magnesium.
Rice
Rice
Fun Fact Rice is the most widely consumed staple food for over half of the world’s population, particularly in Asia, serving as a primary source of nutrition. In fact, rice is so fundamental to people’s diets around the world that it is commonly referred to as “the staff of life,” providing crucial nutrients and sustenance to millions of people every day..
Rice
Rice
Tortilla
Tortilla
Fun Fact Tortillas have found their place in the American mainstream diet, where they now serve as substitutes for traditional breads in such popular fare as hot dogs, lasagna, pitas, sandwiches and pizza. Tortillas can be used to hold a variety of fillings, used as tasty food scoops, toasted and topped with salad, or served hot and plain.