Wholegrains – Healthy or Not? – Health News International

In her latest Q&A for HIF, Susie answers a reader’s concern about the nutritional value of wholegrains and explains why alternatives like quinoa and brown rice are more beneficial than refined grains such as white rice.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

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