Carbs get a negative rap because so many people reach for the wrong ones: refined carbohydrates in white bread, candy, cookies, sugary cereals, and all sorts of other treats and drinks. In fact, research has shown that 95% of the grains we eat are refined.

Eating too many foods with these adulterated ingredients isn’t just bad for watching your weight; it can also raise your risk of heart disease and diabetes, plus raise your levels of blood fats called triglycerides, putting you at risk of a heart attack, stroke, or other health issues.

The good news is that working the healthiest grains into your diet can help prevent these health problems. Eating whole-grain foods made from cereal grains that include the whole

Continue reading The 11 Healthiest Whole Grains You Should Be Eating at Good Housekeeping.

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