If you’re wondering about white bread, whole wheat, or whole grain bread which may be dubbed the “better choice,” experts are offering answers.

Eating just three servings of whole grains a day kept weight and cardiovascular disease risks under control, a study found. Add variety to your diet with these ancient grains.

That also makes whole grains "more filling and nutritionally balanced" compared to refined grains, Galati noted. But that doesn't mean you need to completely shut refined grains out of your diet.

While only 12.3% of U.S. adults meet the recommended fruit and vegetable intake, the grains group isn’t one that Americans have trouble getting enough of, MyPlate says. Grains show up in many ...

Whole grains "often contain more fiber, protein and micronutrient" compared to refined grains like white bread, which typically have the bran and/or germ removed, Galati said.

Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images. Bulgur is a whole grain made from cracked wheat. It is packed with fiber and protein, with a cup providing 8.19 grams and 5.61 grams, respectively.

Whole grains are healthy but there is consumer confusion over whole grain labels on breads or cereals, a new study suggests. ... Christopher Dilts / Bloomberg via Getty Images file.