Bagels, buns, & beyond: the best whole grains.(BRAND-NAME RATING) From: Nutrition Action Healthletter | Date: July 1, 2007| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2007 Center for Science in the Public Interest. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

They're the best thing since sliced (whole-grain bread. Whole-grain bagels, English muffins, hamburger buns, pita (pocket) breads, tortillas, and wraps are showing up everywhere.

Whole grains are higher in vitamins, minerals, and fiber than refined grains. And people who eat more whole grains have a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes.

But some companies are still using claims like "wheat," "multigrain," and "made with whole grain" to pass off (mostly) refined-flour versions as whole-grain. If you know what to look for, though, you can make all your grains whole ... ...