10.03.2011

Try It Bite #6

Can't stand whole wheat bread?  Try white whole wheat.  It has all the nutrition of whole wheat bread, but it is made with a white grain that has a milder taste and softer texture than the wheat used to make "regular" whole-wheat bread, and it has not been refined, a process that removes certain parts of the grain and with it, some of its fiber and nutrients, which is what makes white bread less nutrition.

So when you pick up your next loaf of bread, look for a whole wheat white, but make sure that the first word on the ingredient list (not the bold claims in three colors with pretty pictures) is "whole" or "100%," as the classic white-bread company, Wonder, advertises "made with whole grains" on their bags, but the first ingredient is refined flour, but they are not the only ones; many bread companies list "wheat flour" as their first ingredient, as it sounds healthy to the average consumer, but it is actually refined wheat flour.  So always glance at the fine print before committing to your weekly loaf of bread.

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Two argument-free ways to help them eat healthy food.

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