Consuming more whole grains can be an easy way to work toward your health goals, nutrition experts say. Here's how.

There's a slew of whole grain options aside from whole wheat bread. And they can all add more nutrients to your diet.

Refined grains are ones that typically have the bran and/or germ removed. That can reduce the nutritional content and make them less satiating.

New research suggests that incorporating more whole grains — like popcorn — to the diet was associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline.

(Getty Images) While most Americans meet or exceed their daily recommended carbohydrate intake, with 74% consuming too many refined grains, only 2% actually get enough whole grains.

When it comes to rice and pasta, dieticians recommend eating brown or whole grain because they're more nutritious. But you can create a super nutrient in white rice and white pasta.

Whole grains reduce the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cancer. But you need to know how to navigate labels.

Nutritionists reveal if white bread or whole wheat bread is the healthier choice. Take a look at the nutritional content of both options and decide which bread is best for you.

Looking to round out your pantry? Try picking up some less common, nutrient-rich grains like buckwheat, teff, amaranth, sorghum and millet. Amanda Hakan for The New York Times ...

Whole grains! Figs and cranberries! Flax and pumpkin seeds! The crackers on store shelves sure do look a lot healthier than they used to. And some truly are good for you. Others, not so much ...

Swapping white bread for whole wheat, eating veggies throughout the day, and taking a daily supplement are some of the ways you can boost your daily fiber intake.