Whole Grains For The Whole Family

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(NAPSA)—It’s estimated that nine out of 10 Americans do not have enough whole grain in their diet. New USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming three or more ounce-equivalents of whole grain per day. Eating whole grains maylowertherisk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers and help with weight loss. Fortunately, there are easy-toprepare whole-grain foods available. For example, using Minute Brown Rice in place of white rice can be a simple way to add whole grains to your family’s menu. Try this delicious low-fat recipe that can be prepared in 30 minutes. Herbed Tomatoes, Chicken and Rice % cup Krart LIGHT DONE RicuHtT! HouseItalian Reduced Fat Dressing 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 Ib.) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup water 2 cups MINUTE BrownRice, uncooked 1 cup KRart 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese 1 medium tomato, chopped 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro HEATdressingin large skil- let on medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cover. Cook 5 min. on each side or until chicken is browned. Removefrom skillet; set aside. ADD canned tomatoes and water to skillet. Stir in rice; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 10 min. Return chicken to skil- let. Sprinkle with cheese; cover. COOK on low heat 5 min. Top with tomato andcilantro. NUTRITION INFORMATION (per serving) Calories 430; Total fat 10g; Satu- rated fat 4g; Cholesterol 80mg; Sodium 650mg; Carbohydrate 47g; Dietary fiber 6g; Sugars 8g; Protein 38g; Vitamin A 30% DV; Vitamin C 50% DV; Calcium 45% DV; Iron 10% DV. Diet Exchange: 1 Fat, 4 Meat (VL), 2% Starch, 2 Vegetable For more recipes, www.minuterice.com. visit