Are You Sure You’re Buying Whole Grains?

Are You Sure You’re Buying Whole Grains?
To know the whole grain content of food, look for the Oldways Whole Grains Council stamp. (andreasnikolas/Shutterstock
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“Eat more whole grains” is one of the most common pieces of nutritional advice modern science continues to affirm. Whole grains are high in fiber and other nutrients that are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and more.

But do you know how to buy a whole grain item? Does “multigrain” mean whole grain? And are all whole grain products created equally?

Mohan Garikiparithi
Mohan Garikiparithi
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Mohan Garikiparithi, MD, practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before shifting his focus to health communications. During his practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in India. During a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed an interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine.
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