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Why Farrelli’s is Offering Whole Wheat Pizza Crust as an Option for our Customers
Eating at least 3 or more 1ounce servings (1 slice of our whole wheat pizza) of whole grains per day can reduce the risk of:
1. Diabetes
2. Heart disease
3. High blood pressure
4. High cholesterol
5. Obesity
What is Whole Wheat?
Whole grains are grains, which retain the bran and germ as well as the endosperm, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm.
Currently most Americans consume less than half of this recommendation. Only 4% of Americans meet the whole grain recommendation goal.
Bran: outer shell, protects seed fiber, contains B-vitamins and trace minerals
Endosperm: provides energy in the form of carbohydrates and protein
Germ: nourishment for the seed, contains antioxidants, B-vitamins
Fiber: 20-35 grams per day is recommended
Farrelli’s has earned the right to use the above symbol, indicating whole grain produces! For further information and more whole grain products visit
www.WholeGrainsCouncil.org
If you are on a special diet:
Nutrition information for 1 serving of Farrelli’s 100% Honey Whole Wheat Pizza:
1/3 of a 12” pizza crust contains (Toppings provide additional value):
242 calories
4 grams of total fat
40 grams of total carbohydrates (count 35 grams; 40 grams of total carbohydrate minus the 5 grams of fiber)
5.33 grams of dietary fiber
Information provided by: Katie Farrell, RD, CDE
Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator
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