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, ...

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 consume whole grains at levels well ...

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 ...

Most people want to make healthy eating decisions, but there are lots of messages vying for attention in supermarkets. This is especially true when it comes to following the U.S. Dietary Guidelines ...

ST. PAUL -- According to the updated food pyramid, half of the grain foods we eat in a day should be whole grain. National dietary intake data from 1999-2000 told us that nine out of 10 Americans were ...

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

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 ...

BOSTON — Two studies published this fall show a need for a standardized definition of whole grain food. One study, published Nov. 30 in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found an increase in ...

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 ...

Refined (processed) carbohydrates are stripped of nutrients like fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Learn how they can affect your weight and overall health.

Breakfast fuels your day and supports long-term health with the right food choices. Begin your day with antioxidant-rich foods like lentils, chia seeds, yogurt and cherries. Antioxidants may lower ...