19 Myths You Should Know About Nutrition

  • Spence Cooper
  • January 4, 2016

1. Multigrain foods are rich in whole grains

When a food is labeled “multigrain,” it means that more than one type of grain was used in the product — though none of them are necessarily whole grains. This is also true for products such as “seven-grain”bread.

19 Myths You Should Know About Nutrition
Look at the package labels to make sure a product is whole grain.
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Whole grain means all the parts of the grain kernel — the bran, germ and endosperm — are used, allowing for a more nutritious product compared to foods made with refined grains. Whole-grain foods contain nutrients, fiber, and other healthy plant compounds found naturally in grain.

According to an article in the Journal of Nutrition, there is consistent epidemiological evidence indicating that whole grain foods substantially lower a person’s risk for developing chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer and also play a role in body weight management and digestive health.

To make sure a product is whole grain, look at package labels. The first ingredient listed should contain the word “whole,”such as “whole wheat”or “whole oats.”The USDA recommends healthy adults consume about 6 ounces of total grains per day, and that at least half of those grains (3 ounces) are whole grains.

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