On the threshold of a new growing emphasis to increase whole grain consumption to help fight disease in the U.S., General Mills announced that it will become the first leading food manufacturer to make all of its Big G breakfast cereals with whole grain.
"Eating more whole grain could have a significant impact on the overall health of Americans," said Dr. David Kessler, former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "The science shows a strong connection between whole grain and a reduced risk for heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity, which are the biggest preventable killers in the United States."