Starchy foods, in particular the whole grain varieties are a good source of energy and the main source of a range of nutrients in our diet. As well as starch, these foods contain fibre, calcium, iron and B vitamins.


Research suggests that people with a healthy heart tend to eat more whole grain foods as part of a healthy lifestyle.


Good sources of whole grains are:

• Wholemeal and seeded bread
• Wholemeal pasta
• Brown rice
• Oats - such as porridge oats
• Whole grain breakfast cereals
• Whole grain crackers and crisp breads