What is what about wheat?

What About Wheat? is Canada’s trusted source for science-based information about wheat nutrition. We make it simple to understand how wheat foods—from pasta and roti to tortillas, noodles, and bread—fit into a healthy diet. Explore our FAQ hub for answers to the most common questions.

Why it matters

When it comes to food, there is so much information on health and nutrition, it can be challenging. Is pasta healthy? Whole wheat or white bread? What about gluten? We provide clear, evidence-based answers so you can feel confident including wheat foods in your meals.

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What you’ll find here

  • Information on wheat nutrition and health
  • Practical tips for cooking and baking with wheat flour
  • Canada’s grain journey: from farm to table
  • Expert-vetted answers: meet our Scientific Advisory Council

Why trust us?

Every article and FAQ is created with input from nutrition experts and reviewed by our Scientific Advisory Council.  Have a question the website doesn’t answer? Send us a note at info@whataboutwheat.ca

For Dietitians and nutrition professionals

What About Wheat? isn’t only for everyday questions, it also provides in-depth resources for health professionals. Our Wheat Nutrition section brings together the latest evidence on key areas of wheat and health, including:

Each topic page summarizes peer-reviewed research, with links to relevant supporting papers. To make it practical, we’ve also created digital and printable handouts that dietitians and nutrition educators can use directly with clients.

These resources are reviewed by our Scientific Advisory Council to ensure accuracy, giving professionals the confidence to share evidence-based information in both clinical and community settings.

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