My employer offers a video, healthy living series and here are my notes on this topic. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker.

The right carbohydrates should be part of your diet.

You want to choose whole grain products.

The whole grain needs to be the first items listed on the ingredients list.

The healthy benefits of eating whole grain products is

• Lower your cholesterol
• Lower your risk of heart disease
• Help you manager type to diabetes.
• Help reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes..
• Reduce your risk for colon cancer.
• Help with your digestive system.
• Keeps you full longer so you do not over eat.

Some good examples of whole grains are.

• Millet
• Spelt
• Rye
• Quinoa
• Barley
• Brown rice.
• Whole grain bread
• Whole grain pasta
• Pasta made with beans.