Foods made from whole, unrefined grains or wholegrain ingredients. Wholegrains contain the entire edible parts of a grain kernel, i.e. the germ, endosperm and bran, and are rich in many nutrients which are generally lost during refining. In addition, wholegrains are low in fat and cholesterol. Wholegrain foods include wholemeal products and pasta, some breakfast cereals and brown rice. Consumption of wholegrain foods has been associated with a number of health benefits including reduced risks of developing certain cancers and heart disease.