Are whole-grain foods really healthier?

Health officials love whole grains. But are they really superior to refined-grain foods like white rice, bread and pasta?

How much do you spend on health and wellness a month?

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, the National Health Service says that starches should account for about a third of a person’s food intake, and that a person “choose high fiber or whole grain varieties”.

But are whole grains really superior to refined grain products like white rice, bread and pasta?

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