Foods labeled as whole grain are not always healthy

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In an article on Jan. 10, 2013, Science Daily has reported, Foods Identified as 'Whole Grain' Not Always Healthy. According to a new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers, current standards which are used for classifying foods as "whole grain" are inconsistent and, in some cases, misleading,windows 7 professional activation key. In fact,winter formal dresses, one of the most widely used industry standards, the Whole Grain Stamp, was found to actually have identified grain products that were higher in both sugars and calories than products without the Stamp.

The researchers are urging the adoption of a consistent,http://www.choosehaiti.com/content/help-rebuild-haiti-now#comment-247139, evidence-based standard for labeling whole grain foods in order to help consumers and organizations make healthy choices. Rebecca Mozaffarian, project manager in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at HSPH,cheap formal dresses, has said, "Given the significant prevalence of refined grains, starches, and sugars in modern diets, identifying a unified criterion to identify higher quality carbohydrates is a key priority in public health,evening dresses with sleeves,http://www.ybbbs.com/home.php/." This is important because the health benefits of switching from refined to whole grain foods are well established, and include lower risk of cardiovascular disease, weight gain, and type 2 diabetes.