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the whole scoop on whole grain health benefits

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Breads that are made with whole grain are such a great way to fill up on essential nutrients that we went ahead and made four varieties. And with rich flavor and texture, they're all pretty delicious as well. We offer breads that contain from five to more than 25 grams of whole grain per serving. Check the label to determine the amount of whole grain in our products.

whole grain - what can it do for you?

The 2005 Dietary Guidelines state that consuming at least three ounces (48 grams) of whole grain per day may help with weight maintenance and may help reduce the risk of several chronic diseases.

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whole grain brain quiz

Question #1 of 10:

True or False: If bread is labeled as wheat, it is 100% whole wheat.
Bread is 100% whole wheat only if the label states whole wheat flour as the only wheat flour ingredient.

Question #2 of 10:

True or False: The darker the bread, the healthier it is.
Actually, some white breads such as Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Made with Whole Grain White, have more whole grain nutrition that some wheat breads.

Question #3 of 10:

If you are looking for 100% whole wheat bread, which words should you look for on the ingredient statement?
Only bread that lists whole wheat as the only wheat flour ingredient is 100% whole wheat.

Question #4 of 10:

What words on the ingredient list are a good indication a bread is not 100% whole wheat?
That’s right—all of the above. Stone-ground wheat flour is just a fancy word for refined flour that lacks 100% whole wheat nutrition and unbleached wheat flour means they left some color in the wheat during the refining process.

Question #5 of 10:

Which of the following breads has the better nutrition?
Based on Sara Lee data, Sara Lee enriched wheat breads are typically made with 10% or less whole wheat and are similar in nutrition to enriched white bread.

Question #6 of 10:

Which of the following benefits has been associated with whole grain consumption?
That's right-all of the above. Whole grains have been shown to decrease the risk of heart disease and stroke, while aiding in weight maintenance.

Question #7 of 10:

On what date is Sara Lee asking moms to send their families to school / work with a whole grain sandwich?
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 is Soft & Smooth Switcheroo: Take your whole grain sandwich to school day. We are asking all moms to pledge to help improve their family's diet by switching to more whole grain breads with the nutrition they need and the taste they love by Sept. 5, 2007.

Question #8 of 10:

How many grams of whole grain should you consume each day?
Nutrition experts recommend eating 3 servings of whole grains per day equaling 48 grams. At 28 grams of whole grain per 2-slice serving, Sara Lee Soft & Smooth 100% Honey Wheat gives you a great start to 48 grams each day.

Question #9 of 10:

What is the number one entrée for lunch in America? NPD says chicken is now first for dinner.

Question #10 of 10:

True or False: Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Made with Whole Grain White bread was named one of the top products of 2005 along with the iPod Nano?
That right! Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Made with Whole Grain White bread was named one of America's top products by Business Week magazine.
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