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Understanding Sweetness, a conference of the Managing Sweetness program, was held in Washington, DC on April 2. http://oldwayspt.org Keeping abreast of government policy – and educating policymakers – are important to the success of Oldways' efforts to promote whole grains through its Whole Grains Council (WGC). With that in mind, we traveled to Washington DC this month to meet with nutrition leaders in various government agencies. http://oldwayspt.org
Our new membership opportunity is open to all RDs and nutritionists who have an interest in the culture, cuisine, education, and care of the Latino community. ]]> http://oldwayspt.org
The Alliance's mission is to improve consumer health by increasing awareness and consumption of Mediterranean foods and drinks in more homes, restaurants, hospitals-in short, everywhere Americans eat.]]> http://oldwayspt.org Sara Baer-Sinnott speaks with the Sarasota, FL Herald Tribune on the benefits to health and wellbeing of the delicious, traditional Mediterranean style diet http://oldwayspt.org
Oldways convenes top experts for a hard look at one of today’s hottest health topics —  sweetness, sugars, sugar substitutes and health — on April 2, 2008 in Washington, DC at the National Press Club.]]> http://oldwayspt.org
K. Dun Gifford, Oldways founder and president, speaks with Deli Business on the continuing consumer interest in natural foods: shoppers now look for natural meats in the deli section of the supermarket.]]> http://oldwayspt.org
The Whole Grain Stamp will appear on more than three quarters of a billion food packages this year, helping consumers quickly and easily find whole grain products.  To celebrate the third anniversary of the Stamp, Oldways and the Whole Grains Council are launching two major expansions of this popular and effective program.  A bilingual version of the Whole Grain Stamp has been introduced for use in Canada, and a menu-friendly version is now available for restaurants.]]> http://oldwayspt.org
Fifteen years ago American food shoppers didn't have the option of aisles brimming with olive oil, hummus, fresh olive bars and ready-to-eat, authentic pasta dishes. The appearance in American grocery stores of these healthier food choices can be credited to the 1993 launch of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid by Oldways, the widely respected nonprofit "food issues think tank.".]]> http://oldwayspt.org
In the spirit of the holidays, we invite you to take a seat at The Oldways Table, and join us in appreciation of great food and wine. Also this week, Oldways Founder and President K. Dun Gifford, Founder and President of Oldways, talks about Oldways, The Whole Grains Council and The Oldways Table on Food and Wine Talk, with hosts Carole Kotkin and Simone Diamant.]]> http://oldwayspt.org
Statistics indicate that a Latino child born today has a 50% chance of developing diabetes in his/her lifetime and that diabetes is the fourth leading cause of death among Hispanics 65 or older. After analyzing the feedback received throughout the year, the Oldways and LNC team saw a specific request emerge time and time again - the need for more culturally relevant nutritional information directly related to type 2 diabetes. 2008 will be the year the LNC unveils the new Camino Mágico for Diabetics.]]> http://oldwayspt.org
Whole grains are on a roll, concluded the experts at the "Just Ask for Whole Grains" conference held in Kansas City last week, the third such conference organized by Oldways and the Whole Grains Council since 2004. Evidence supporting this unprecedented momentum was presented by national food and nutrition experts, restaurateurs and foodservice professionals.]]> http://oldwayspt.org
This Thursday, Oct 25, celebrate the 10th Annual World Pasta Day -a day commemorating the delicious and nutritious role pasta and the Mediterranean Diet play in a healthy lifestyle. Oldways, the Harvard School of Public Health and the World Health Organization introduced the Mediterranean Diet in 1993. Scientific literature concludes that traditional diets like the Mediterranean and Latin American diets are the 'gold standard' of healthy eating patterns, and pasta, with its partners on the plate and in the bowl, is a perfect meal for all.]]> http://oldwayspt.org
Oldways and the Latino Nutrition Coalition continue to reach into the Hispanic community by partnering to educate consumers on healthier recipes for savory traditional Latin cuisine. Together they will distribute 50,000 Camino Mágico pamphlets at Publix Sabor and select area Miami-Dade Publix stores as a health resource for customers.]]> http://oldwayspt.org http://oldwayspt.org
Looking for ways to enjoy more love, joy, happiness and love-infused food at the table? ]]> http://oldwayspt.org
The "Whole Grains Challenge" National Winners are announced as Whole Grains is celebrated in September. A complete list of the winners may be viewed here.]]> http://oldwayspt.org staff. All are interesting, qualified, and passionate about eating wisely.]]> http://www.oldwayspt.org
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Oldways travels to the Big Apple on Sunday to attend the Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center and to give a seminar on the Mediterranean Diet.]]>