Carbs get a bad rap because so many Americans are eating the bad
ones—refined carbohydrates in white bread, candy, cookies,
sugary cereals, and all sorts of other junk food and drinks. In
fact, research has shown that 95 percent of the grains we eat
are refined. Eating too many foods with these adulterated
ingredients won’t just make you fat; it’ll also raise your risk
of heart disease and diabetes. And raise your levels of blood
fats called triglycerides, putting you on the fast track for a
heart attack or stroke. The good news is working the healthiest
grains into your diet can help prevent or reverse these health
problems. Healthy, whole-grain foods are made from cereal grains
that include the whole kernel. Research shows they can protect
you from ticker trouble, diabetes, colon cancer, and possibly
asthma and Alzheimer’s disease. Photo: Catherine Sears This one
is pretty easy, as long as you don’t let food marketers trick
you. It can be readily found in bread and pasta products, but
make sure the label sa