Healthy Life Hot Dog Buns, 100% Whole Wheat, Soft Style

All whole grain. Good source fiber. Heart healthy. 29 g whole grain per bun. Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. No high fructose corn syrup. See bottom panel for information about the relationship between fiber and heart health (Whole Grains for a Healthy Heart: Not all whole grain buns are created equal. Because of the quantity of whole grains baked into each bun, Healthy Life Soft Style 100% Whole Wheat Buns qualifies to make the following health claim: Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Therefore, be sure your whole grain buns can make the heart healthy claim, like Healthy Life, to insure that you are getting enough grain, per 50 g of bread, so that you will be getting the most benefit of whole grain of your health). Per 1 Bun Serving: 120 calories; 0 g sat fat (0% DV); 240 mg sodium (10% DV); 3 g sugars; 3 g fiber (12% DV). Since 1991. Looking for fiber? Low fat & good source fiber. Whole grains for your heart. Be sure to check other bun brand labels carefully. Not all whole grain buns are created equal. Because of the quantity of whole grains baked into these buns, Healthy Life Soft Style 100% whole wheat buns qualify to make the following health claim: Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Whole grains for your health! Whole grains play an important role in digestive health by containing vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, phytochemicals, and other nutrients (American Society for Nutrition). In addition, whole grains contain antioxidants similar to what is found in fruits and vegetables, as well we antioxidants that are unique to grains (American College of Nutrition). All the nutrients in whole grains work together to provide health benefits that may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancers, as discussed above. Good Source of Fiber: Healthy Life Soft Style 100% Whole Wheat Buns are a good source of fiber, which can promote good digestive health and can aid in weight loss efforts (International Food Information Council). Foods that are good sources of fiber are digested more slowly by the body and can make us feel full and satisfied after eating less (International Food Information Council). The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommends eating 25 g of fiber per day for women and 28 g per day for men (US Department of Agriculture & US Department of Health and Human Services). Heart Health Tips: Cut back on saturated fats and try to eliminate trans fats - they can raise cholesterol and lead to heart disease. Use olive oil instead of vegetable oil, butter, or margarine. It helps lower bad LDL cholesterol and helps raise good HDL cholesterol (American Heart Association). Maintain a healthy weight and body mass index (BMI) - the risk for heart disease may be higher if you are overweight or obese. Also, a high concentration of body fat around your abdomen may increase your risk of heart disease (American Heart Association). Just 30 minutes per day of moderate exercise, such as a brisk walk, offers heart health benefits - even if you have to split it into 2 or 3 10-15 minute segments (ChooseMyPlate.gov). Individuals should consult a healthcare provider for help designing a safe exercise program. Be Informed: Why eat bread? Go to WhyEatBread.com. Eating grain foods, like Healthy Life Soft Style 100% Whole Wheat Buns, provides many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies (ChooseMyPlate.gov). Grains are important sources of nutrients including dietary fiber, several B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate), and minerals (Such as iron) (ChooseMyPlate.gov). 100% Whole Grain: 29 g or more per serving. Eat 48 g or more of whole grains daily. WholeGrainsCouncil.org. Additional nutrition information and resources of information are available at www.HealthyLifeBread.com. Facebook: Like us on Facebook. www.facebook.com/HealthyLife. More than just bread.