It’s not unusual to see packages of bread, crackers, cereals or pasta with a stamp on the front, touting in large letters that they are whole grain. In reality, they may not have much real whole grain ...

Ultra-processed foods are a growing public health concern, but experts warn that the term covers more than just what is ...

Health officials love whole grains. In the US, dietary guidelines recommend that at least half of a person’s total grain intake be whole grains, and to “limit the intake of refined grains”. In the UK, ...

You’ve probably heard that it’s healthier to choose whole wheat instead of white bread, but have you ever wondered what makes whole grains so much better for you? Believe it or not, the world “whole” ...

Andrea Sandeen buys whole-grain foods like oatmeal and brown rice for their health benefits, but the math and philosophy junior said labels sometimes make it hard to distinguish which foods actually ...

Joanne Slavin, R.D., Ph.D. -- one of the country's foremost experts on fiber and whole grains -- recalls grain's first go-round. "I was in graduate school pursuing a nutrition deg ...

Why Most Americans Are Getting Fooled S. comes from whole grain sources, while the vast majority still derives from refined grains. This shocking reality means that most American children and adults ...

Food labels can be confusing, and telling the difference between similar-sounding claims on food packages is sometimes downright baffling. Does “multigrain” mean “whole grain”? Which will have less ...

Whole wheat bread is generally the healthier choice because it’s made from the entire wheat kernel, giving you more fiber and ...

Not all brown foods are whole grain; colour can be misleading. Check if “whole grains” are listed as first ingredients on the label, not just check appearance.

Let’s face it, bread is a big part of our lives. For breakfast, lunch, dinner and the snacks in between, many American meal choices include a slice of some sort. Many of the packaged bread options at ...