But while the quantity may not be an issue, the quality is: the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends more of your grain intake be from whole grains than refined. Start the day smarter.

What’s more, refined grain products can often be more affordable than whole grain foods. Whole grains and ... grain” should be named first on the list of ingredients, Young says.

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