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Whole grains reduce the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cancer. But you need to know how to navigate labels.
What are whole grains and why do we need them? A grain is considered to be “whole” when it contains all three parts of the original kernel: bran, endosperm and germ. Bran is the fiber-filled ...
A whole grain contains the bran and germ of the grain, which provide fiber and important nutrients. Refined grains have these parts removed, leaving only the high-carb endosperm.
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When a whole grain goes through food processing, the bran and germ are removed leaving only the endosperm. The endosperm is mostly starchy carbohydrate.
Whole-grain foods are made with all three parts of the grain, so they've got vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Refined grains have only the starchy endosperm layer, so they have less fiber and fewer ...
Are whole grains good for you? Whole grains are healthy but there is consumer confusion over whole grain labels on breads or cereals, a new study suggests.
Whole grains are just as they sound – the entire grain kernel remains intact. When you refine grains, it strips the grain of the bran and germ and uses just the inside endosperm.