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, ...

In its grain-based food recommendations, the Dietary Guidelines took sharp aim at refined grains and starches. The scientific ...

The bread aisle used to look identical. Seas of white breads and white buns were with roughly the same ingredient lists. Things have changed, and now the bread aisle is a cornucopia of white and brown ...

Find out what to look for to choose a healthier loaf. Whole wheat bread is generally the healthier choice because it’s made from the entire wheat kernel, giving you more fiber and nutrients.

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 ...

If you're trying to make better food choices, it'll require a little detective work. Luckily, we're here to help. We've scoured food labels for suspicious ingredients and reviewed scientific studies ...

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 ...