Are you hesitant about having that slice of bread, bowl of
cereal, or plate of pasta? In an era of low carbohydrate diets
and numerous warnings about the role of grains in weight gain,
it is easy to see why. But the good news is that there is only a
grain of truth to the bad press about grains. What you need to
do is cut back on refined grains and eat more whole grains. Here
is why. The grains that make up the typical American diet are
highly refined. The refining process results in the loss of
vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. What this means is the
most nutritious part of the grain is removed during the milling
process. It also strips them of disease-fighting components like
B vitamins, selenium, and fiber. Examples of refined grain
products include: - White breads - Baked goods - White pasta -
White rice - Many of the cereals on the grocery shelf Many
refined grain products are enriched, which means that some of
the nutrients such as niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, and iron, are
added back. However, enri