Refined foods typically refer to grain products.
When a grain is refined, the nutritious bran, germ and husk layers are removed, leaving only the endosperm--or inner part of the grain. Without the bran and germ layers, most of the fiber is also stripped out, increasing the glycemic index of the resulting food.
HEALING TIP: Healing Gourmet only offers and endorses whole grain foods. Always opt for whole grain products that have not been refined for optimum health.