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Our evidence-based analysis on wheat features 16 unique references to scientific papers.

Kamal Patel
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Frequently Asked Questions and Articles on Wheat

Is whole wheat bread better than white bread?
Technically yes, but the degree of benefit is small if compared to nutrient-fortified white bread in the context of a healthy diet.
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