Getting The Most Out Of Whole-Grains

The benefits from eating whole-grain foods go way beyond dietary fiber
alone. Whole-grain foods, like whole-wheat bread, oatmeal and brown
rice, are also rich in B vitamins, vitamin E, iron and antioxidants.
Most importantly, a diet rich in whole-grain foods has been linked to
reducing the risk of diabetes and coronary heart disease, and helping
with weight maintenance.  According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for
Americans, we should aim to eat at least half of our grains as whole
grains.

Source: United States Department of Agriculture