Whole grain is a term used by capitalists to deceive people. The skin of grains is called bran. It was previously fed to pigs, but now it is sold to humans at a higher price.
Whole grain is a term used by capitalists to deceive people. The skin of grains is called bran.
If the skin or bran is part of the grain, including it makes the grain whole. Hence the term “whole grain”. I’m sure the term was in fact not invented by capitalists. I think originally, refined grain was seen as the more luxurious alternative; at least here, it was associated with higher status for a time.
They didn’t say “invented”. They said “used by”. The idea that whole grains are better for you doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. They might even be worse for you, because they’re harder to digest. So, it is, in fact, a term used by capitalists to deceive you.
Which term isn’t used by “capitalists” to deceive you?
Most “capitalist” products here use refined grain. Almost no brand uses whole grain. For comparable products, the price of whole grain vs refined is basically the same.
Well, they’re not wrong.
If the skin or bran is part of the grain, including it makes the grain whole. Hence the term “whole grain”. I’m sure the term was in fact not invented by capitalists. I think originally, refined grain was seen as the more luxurious alternative; at least here, it was associated with higher status for a time.
They didn’t say “invented”. They said “used by”. The idea that whole grains are better for you doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. They might even be worse for you, because they’re harder to digest. So, it is, in fact, a term used by capitalists to deceive you.
I searched for studies about while gains and can only find some claiming benefits, like https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9777732/, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5310957/ and https://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i2716 (I searched for “whole grain study” to not bring a bias into it). The effect of fiber in diet is generally seen as positive as being easily digestible isn’t the only metric. Raw sugar can be digested really easily, yet a diet consisting solely if it is usually not suggested or recommended.
Which term isn’t used by “capitalists” to deceive you?
Most “capitalist” products here use refined grain. Almost no brand uses whole grain. For comparable products, the price of whole grain vs refined is basically the same.