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Did you know that “Multi Grain”, “Whole Grain”, “Whole Wheat” have no legal meaning? In some products there is twice as much white flour as whole wheat flour. And some companies even add coloring to give their products that beige whole wheat look, if they don’t contain much whole wheat.
Multigrain does not have to be healthy. It means only that the product contains multiple types of grain, but those could all be refined flour, not whole grains.
The FDA is apparently studying the issue since 1993! http://abcn.ws/wIrSqY http://abcn.ws/wOvAKI
I try to avoid all grains if possible......... I liked the 1st article alot you posted and I thank you! (No they most certainly are not telling the truth and WONT if they are bringing in $$$$$$$$$$$)
Did you know that “Multi Grain”, “Whole Grain”, “Whole Wheat” have no legal meaning? In some products there is twice as much white flour as whole wheat flour. And some companies even add coloring to give their products that beige whole wheat look, if they don’t contain much whole wheat.
Multigrain does not have to be healthy. It means only that the product contains multiple types of grain, but those could all be refined flour, not whole grains.
The FDA is apparently studying the issue since 1993! Companies Not Telling the Whole Truth About Whole Grains - ABC News A Guide to Decoding Ingredients on Grain Products - ABC News
thanks for making us aware of this. Those of us who read the food forum all the time appreciate good, honest information. As for how much of what, I try to check ingredients as often as possible so I know what we are buying. With so many products on the market and so many fillers being used it isn't easy to make sure what we are eating anymore.
Indeed........ Ya gotta read the ingredients ON EVERYTHING now!!!!!!!!
There are many things I look for and ACTIVELY AVOID!! (The hardest of all to avoid is GMO crap which doesnt taste as good and makes alot of ppl ill eating it (From stomach problems to digestion issues,etc))
I prefer "No Grains" to "Whole Grains" as well for health reasons and I think this thread should probably be in the health and wellness forum.
I disagree. Just by coincidence, this happens to be essential information for me today, and it would not have occurred to me to look anywhere else. Put this information in "health and wellness" if you like, but it should not be removed from "food and drink."
I'd like to point out that this thread is focused on prepared foods containing grain flours. Pilafs made from actual cereal grains like farro, barley, bulgur, millet, brown rice, oats, and quinoa are a different story. They are delicious, filling, and full of fiber. I consider them to be an important part of a nutritious diet.
I did know that labels are misleading. Now, I look for number of carbs, and the amount of protein, fiber and sugar. None of this matters unless it tastes good. My current favorite is thin sliced, Dave's Killer Breads. For me to pay $5. for a loaf of bread, it's good.
I tried to like Ezekiel Bread, but after a few slices, I can't choke it down.
I try to avoid all grains if possible......... I liked the 1st article alot you posted and I thank you! (No they most certainly are not telling the truth and WONT if they are bringing in $$$$$$$$$$$)
That's a deceptive headline. Whole grains are good for you. But if your whole grain product has extraneous ingredients like sugars and refined grains, then--not so good for you. But this is not to say that whole grains per se aren't good for you. A ladle of brown rice on the dinner plate isn't "not as healthy as you think". It's fine.
I did know that labels are misleading. Now, I look for number of carbs, and the amount of protein, fiber and sugar. None of this matters unless it tastes good. My current favorite is thin sliced, Dave's Killer Breads. For me to pay $5. for a loaf of bread, it's good.
I tried to like Ezekiel Bread, but after a few slices, I can't choke it down.
There are a variety of Ezekiel breads. I like them, but there are plenty of alternatives. I also like the gluten-free rice breads that are made of brown rice or red rice. Probably some people wouldn't find them appealing (they're dense, a little heavy), but I like them fine. But I eat bread only as toast; I don't eat bread as a regular thing. You might try the Ezekiel breads as toast for breakfast. I don't think I'd be able to handle any of that stuff as sandwich bread.
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