THE 11 HEALTHIEST WHOLE GRAINS

Ward off asthma, Alzheimer's, and belly fat with nutrient-rich complex carbs

Carbs get a bad rap because so many Americans are eating the bad ones—the refined kind in white bread, candy, cookies, sugary cereals, and all sorts of other junk food and drinks. In fact, research has shown that 95 percent of the grains we eat are refined. Swap those out for the real thing, and you'll fight away diabetes, colon cancer, asthma, and mental decline. To get you started, here are The 11 Healthiest Whole Grains on store shelves.