I have written about this before but feel it is important enough to mention again. Many people decide to work on improving their diets and their weight, which is almost always a good idea. As whole grains play a role in both, I am once again urging you to read the labels on all food products before you buy them. As has been mentioned previously on this blog, if you are going whole grain, look for the Whole-Grain Seal that is shown below. Without that seal, you may not be getting whole grain except in a small percentage.
A few years ago, I decided to check out the grocers' shelves on products labeled whole grain. I was surprised how many 'Whole Grain products' are not really whole grain. I was reminded that a product can be called a whole grain product but actually be only 51% whole grain.
For a label to have the whole grain stamp all the grains in that product must be whole grain and contain at least 16 grams whole grain per serving. Products packaged as whole grain, without the seal, only need 51% whole-grain to make the claim and can be as low as 8 grams of whole grain. NOTE, however, it is possible for a product to be whole grain and not have the above seal. Again, read labels on all food products. Go for 100% whole grain when at all possible
For a label to have the whole grain stamp all the grains in that product must be whole grain and contain at least 16 grams whole grain per serving. Products packaged as whole grain, without the seal, only need 51% whole-grain to make the claim and can be as low as 8 grams of whole grain. NOTE, however, it is possible for a product to be whole grain and not have the above seal. Again, read labels on all food products. Go for 100% whole grain when at all possible
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