Tip #53 The Whole-Grain Hoax

Here are some common “whole –grain” claims you will see on food products:

~”Made w/ whole-wheat
~”Good source of whole grain”
~”Multi-grain”
~”Now with {x} grams of whole grain”

Rather than trying to understand which claim means what, here are two simple steps to help you quickly decipher whole-grain food claims:

1. Look for foods that say”100-percent whole grains.” The 100 percent is the key.
2. Look at the nutrition facts label. Does the food have more then three grams of fiber? If so, it’s likely a good source of whole grain.

I have a hard time with wheat cause of the texture…that’s my problem with a lot of stuff for me. But I am getting better at it!