If a food package boasts “Whole Grain” on the front, look at the list of ingredients on the back to make sure the first ingredient really is Whole, not just wheat or enriched. Natural fiber is derived only from fruits and vegetables along with the whole intact of grains, which includes the outside bran, the inside endosperm and germ. Fiber is then classified as Soluble or Insoluble which merely refers to its ability to dissolve in water.
Shortcake: Blueberry, Peach, Strawberry
When strawberry, blueberry, peach, and plum season peak, this shortcake recipe showcases the juicy-sweetness of these fruits. This recipe is so easy to prepare, and these individual shortcakes freeze well. They are much healthier than the refined flour, shortening-packed varieties available commercially.