Whole-Wheat Bread?

Not all "wheat bread" is made of whole-wheat flour. If it is labeled "whole wheat," the bread must be made from 100% whole-wheat flour. However, "wheat bread" may contain refined white flour. The brown in some breads actually comes from caramel coloring, not from whole-grain flour. (I personally think that is deceitful, but that's my opionion) To be sure you are getting the extra fiber found in whole grain products, check 2 spots on the label:

• Ingredient List. Whole-wheat or whole-grain flours should be first or second on the list.
  
• Nutrition Facts for fiber content. A slice of whole-wheat bread has about 2 grams of fiber unless they have fortified it with extra fiber; a slice of white bread has about 1/2 gram of fiber.

At least 1/2 of the grains you eat should be whole grains so that you get the benefits that come from fiber. Examples of whole grains are oats, rye, brown rice, wild rice, and whole wheat.

Just FYI - Refined grains have been milled, which is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their shelf life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins. Most refined grains are enriched, meaning certain B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid) and iron are added back after processing. Fiber is not added back to enriched grains.