While most of us are willing to deny ourselves the occasional candy bar, bowl of ice cream or even a can of soda, there are some foods that feel like everyday staples in the standard American diet.

Wheat is a common component of the Western diet and is present in obvious foods such as bread, many breakfast cereals, cakes, and pastries. It is also a common additive to processed foods that do not ...

In today’s food-centered world, bread remains one of our most cherished culinary staples. Whether toasted for breakfast, used to contain sandwiches at lunch or dipped into soup at dinner, it’s easy to ...