Rule Number Two Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and WHOLE grains like cereal, bread, rice and pasta. Why Fruits and Vegetables and WHOLE grains? Remember to EAT MORE PLANTS... Fruits, Vegetables and WHOLE Grains are packed with: Vitamins and Minerals Carbohydrates which is the body's main energy source Fiber *** Grains are plants in the grass family that have seeds that we can EAT.