Low Salt

Toasted Wheat Germ
Low Salt Recipe

The word "germ" probably makes you think of sickness and disease. But put the word "wheat" in front of it, and you have a whole new ball game. See the Belly Byte: Wheat Germ and Wheat Bran for more nutritious and healthful information on this commodity!

Ingredients:
1/4 cup wheat germ

Directions:
Spread wheat germ on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes. Use as a topping for salads, yogurt, ice cream, casseroles, and more.

Nutrition facts per low salt/low sodium serving:
Calories: 17
Calories from fat: 8 percent
Total Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 1.0g
Total Carbohydrate: 3.3g
Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
Sodium: 0mg
Dietary Exchanges: Bread: 0.2