Monday, 14 January 2013

Foods identified as 'whole grain' not always health

Boston, MA (SPX) Jan 15, 2013



Current standards for classifying foods as "whole grain" are inconsistent and, in some cases, misleading, according to a new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers. One of the most widely used industry standards, the Whole Grain Stamp, actually identified grain products that were higher in both sugars and calories than products without the Stamp.