7 Ways Product Labels Hide the Truth From Us - Page 6 of 9

Not all products with whole grains are equally good for you

Whole grains are something we should all try to eat more of. They lower the risk of heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and have other benefits. But finding them in our food is not easy. Even though many products have labels with the words “whole grains” on them, their proportion can be insignificant. Look for the products with “100% whole grain” claims or a grain listed first on the ingredient list.