“Whole grains” is a descriptor for certain foods such as wheat, oats, barley, and rye which are “kernels”. A whole grain kernel is made up of three parts: the bran, the endosperm and the germ. The bran is the outer layer and provides most of the dietary fibre. The endosperm is the middle part of the kernel, and stores the protein and carbohydrates. The germ is the inner core, and contains some protein, vitamins, minerals and unsaturated fats. A refined grain (like wheat flour) typically has the bran and germ components removed, leaving the nutritional profile of the endosperm of the original kernel (also known as a “wheat berry”). Health Canada’s Food Guide recommends making at least half of your grain products whole grain each day. Many Post products are made with whole grains (see each product’s ingredient line and nutrition information for more details).