For a healthy start of your day, start by eating the right food. Packed with a healthy combination of nutrients, the whole grain is enough to keep you smiling on the inside till dinner time. The whole grain is grain in its simplest form and is much more than just fibre. It comes from cereals such as wheat, rice and barley.

Whole grain is a super-food because it’s nutrient-rich and it has been proved that people with healthy hearts tent to eat more whole grain food as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Together with a healthy, balanced diet, those who eat whole grains every day are more likely to maintain a healthy weight and good blood sugar levels. It contains vitamins, minerals and plan nutrients, which will leave you feeling better and fed for longer so that you won’t snack on fatty foods.

The best thing is that foods containing whole grain can be found in every supermarket and can be easily incorporated into your daily diet with a minimum of fuss.

Remember:

• eat fruits and vegetables every day, in order to get vital minerals and vitamins
• drink at least 1 liter of water a day to keep your body hydrated
• cut down on high-fat foods, especially at breakfast
• you can grill the food in order to reduce the fat content
• eating meat, poultry, fish or pulses will provide the protein needed to repair daily damage
• eating a wide variety of foods will ensure you get all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients that you need every day
• eat more whole grain foods which may help to keep your heart healthy