Suggested Reading - Whole Grains

The new food pyramid suggests that half of all grains we consume be whole grains.  Why? and How?

Mayo Clinic explains why whole grains are better:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/whole-grains/NU00204

My favorite whole wheat, I use it in everything and can't tell the difference from white flour:
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/king-arthur-white-whole-wheat-flour-5-lb

And, for the more adventurous, a discussion on sprouting grains and on soaking grains:
http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2009/01/why-sprout.html
http://nourishedkitchen.com/soaking-grains-nuts-legumes/

Nourishing Traditions is an excellent book if you want to take this concept a bit further.