You may think whole grains and fiber are equivalent,
since the main reason why health experts recommend
whole grains is to boost fiber intake, but that’s not always
the case. For the most part, whole grains do contain
{5} more fiber, which can help to keep weight in check by
making you feel full. But many products with whole grains
that claim to be high in fiber contain added fiber, in the
form of cellulose. Researchers still don’t know whether
the health benefits of added fiber can mimic those of
{10} fiber gleaned from whole grains. “It’s somewhat
questionable whether that fiber has the same functionality
as that in whole grains,” says Alice Lichtenstein,
professor of nutrition science at Tufts University.
“Multigrain” is another very tricky word. It’s tempting
{15} to think multigrain products are better than whole grain
ones, because more is better, right? Not exactly.
Multigrain says nothing about whether the grains are
whole vs. excessively milled, and it also doesn’t specify
whether those grains are nutritious — some grains are,
{20} some grains aren’t. All it says is that the product contains
more than one grain. Any secondary grains could be
present in negligible amounts
It should now be clear that just because a
food says it contains whole grains doesn’t mean it’s
{25} fiber-rich or even healthy. Foods like cereals and
crackers that contain whole grains can also be loaded
with sugar, salt and other artificial ingredients, and very
little fiber. “Better for you doesn’t mean good for you,”
says Lichtenstein about these foods.
PARK, Alice. Disponível em: <time.com/4639314/the-case-against-wholewheat- and-whole-grain-bread>. Acesso em: 21 set. 2017. Adaptado
.
“Multigrain” is another very tricky word. It’s tempting
{15} to think multigrain products are better than whole grain
ones, because more is better, right? Not exactly.
Multigrain says nothing about whether the grains are
whole vs. excessively milled, and it also doesn’t specify
whether those grains are nutritious — some grains are,
{20} some grains aren’t. All it says is that the product contains
more than one grain. Any secondary grains could be
present in negligible amounts
It should now be clear that just because a
food says it contains whole grains doesn’t mean it’s
{25} fiber-rich or even healthy. Foods like cereals and
crackers that contain whole grains can also be loaded
with sugar, salt and other artificial ingredients, and very
little fiber. “Better for you doesn’t mean good for you,”
says Lichtenstein about these foods.
PARK, Alice. Disponível em: <time.com/4639314/the-case-against-wholewheat- and-whole-grain-bread>. Acesso em: 21 set. 2017. Adaptado
.
It should now be clear that just because a
food says it contains whole grains doesn’t mean it’s
{25} fiber-rich or even healthy. Foods like cereals and
crackers that contain whole grains can also be loaded
with sugar, salt and other artificial ingredients, and very
little fiber. “Better for you doesn’t mean good for you,”
says Lichtenstein about these foods.
PARK, Alice. Disponível em: <time.com/4639314/the-case-against-wholewheat- and-whole-grain-bread>. Acesso em: 21 set. 2017. Adaptado
.
As far as added fiber is considered, health researchers
