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We've all seen it; even the low-carbohydrate enthusiast has seen it. Whole grains are good for you! They burn slowly, fill you up, add fiber to your diet and are perhaps food in its most perfect form. So what is it about eating whole grains that would be so complicated? The truth is, that not all whole grains are created equal, especially if we are depending upon the labels in our grocery stores to give us that whole grain satisfaction.
There is a myth and mystery that seems to elude the general public when trying to do what is healthy and what is proven for health when we buy items with a whole grain label in the market.
Terms like 'made with whole grains' or 'provides a good source of whole grain' we feel confident that we are purchasing what is healthy for our families. The truth is terms like these need to be examined and read as their exact meaning rather than having just the key phrase of 'whole grain' jump out at you. Upon closer examination we would see, based on ingredients that very few items on the grocery shelf are actually entirely whole grain.
By law, we know there has to bee some whole grain in the ingredients, so why not trust the label? When we looking at the ingredient, if the words 'bleached' or 'enriched' are listed, then the flour that is the most destructive to your colon is still in what you are hoping to have as healthy choice. The label may read, 'made with whole grains' but it does not have to be more than 51% of the flour to be considered a source or made with whole grains.
Well since the advertisers are not handing out the key code decoder rings and we still have so many options in the grocery store to get duped with, what are we to do in order to eat whole grains? In order to get the best benefit and real whole grains into your diet, home milling is the best option. Using the whole kernel of grain as the starting point, leaves no room for confusion.
If I take the time to read all the grocery store labels while shopping for what's healthy for my family, it seems like a waste of my valuable time. I could save that time though and make loaf of fresh bread at home - from grinding the kernels to pulling it out of the warm oven in the same amount of time it would take me to read and decode labels. With as little as 5 wholesome components, all of which I can not only spell but also pronounce, I am able to make: pita pockets, hero rolls, hot dog and burger buns, cinnamon bagels, loaf bread, and more! The healthy choices are endless!
About the Author:
Donna Miller is a wife, mother and stay-at-home working parent. After years of study in the areas of nutrition, homemaking and simple living, Donna is delighted to share her trials and triumphs with others. The Millers own and operate Millers Grain House, an online Whole Grain store offering Bosch Kitchen Appliances, Bulk Grains, Video Tutorials, and Original Cookbooks: http://www.millersgrainhouse.com/store
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Whole Grain Labels - Don't Be Fooled
