Could keeping a food record really help to improve my eating habits Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN American Institute for Cancer Research Q: Is cracked wheat bread the same thing as whole wheat?
Cracked wheat simply refers to whole-wheat berries that have been broken into smaller pieces. This process typically yields products with a lighter taste and texture than those made with regular whole wheat. Although cracked wheat is a whole grain, be careful: Some “cracked wheat bread” contains only a token amount of cracked wheat and is made mainly of refined flour. When shopping, check the ingredient label to make sure that cracked wheat or whole-wheat flour is listed first. The primary position shows it’s the main ingredient. The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) emphasizes that whole-grain and minimally processed grains are more healthful choices than refined products. Whole grains are higher in dietary fiber, several vitamins and minerals, and a variety of health-promoting phytochemicals. Q: What’s the difference between regular and light olive oils? A: All forms of olive oil provide the same amount of fat and calories. Light olive oil is processed to have a light col
