How to Read Labels to Choose Whole-Grain Foods





Tortilla Chips

Good news for all the corn-lovers out there — though we think of it as a starchy vegetable, corn is actually a grain (or a grass, to be more precise), and it's a whole grain, too! Eating it in its whole, minimally processed form is the best way to enjoy it, so if you're not eating it right off the cob, avoid products with labels that say “degerminated.” Rather, look for "whole corn" up near the beginning of the list of ingredients.

Recipe: Chile-Lime Tortilla Chips