Health officials love whole grains. But are they really superior to refined-grain foods like white rice, bread and pasta?

Corn tortillas differ from wraps or flour tortillas ... Sprouted-grain breads, like Ezekiel bread, can be gluten-free, but not all are. They often are high in protein and fiber content, though.

Corn tortillas come in various sizes and flavors ... Sprouted-grain breads, like Ezekiel bread, can be gluten-free, but not all are. They often are high in protein and fiber content, though.

‘Every whole-grain kernel is made up of three components.’Photograph: fcafotodigital/Getty Images ...

The longer the list gets, the worse it gets. The shorter, the better. My favorite cereal is Ezekiel (original or flaxseed) because it has the highest ratio of fiber to simple sugars. With added fresh ...

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