WHAT IS A WHOLE GRAIN?

People are often confused about what "whole-grain" actually means.  It is important when reading nutritional labels that the word "whole-grain" is used, without that your bread, etc does not contain a whole grain!

Simply put a whole grain is in its initial form of three parts.  A grain, simply stated, is a seed!  Seeds have three parts:

• The Germ (the part that sprouts) which is vitamin and oil rich.
• A Starchy Coating that feeds the germ.
• A Layer of Bran (protects the nutritious package) that is high in fiber and antioxidant rich.

Whole grains are not refined and still contain all three parts.

Refined grains usually consist of only one part of the seed.