August 2017

August 31, 2017

Whole Grains Month: A Reason to Celebrate

Summer is ending, but our favorite time of year is just beginning. Say hello to September with open arms because it’s Whole Grains Month! Whole...

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August 29, 2017

Returning Home Through Food: Ghana

I can still taste the yam, red-red , sautéed vegetables, and stewed tomato sauce that we ate almost every day in Ghana, West Africa. I can still...

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August 24, 2017

Whole Grains: Thinking Beyond Bread

Back in the early days of our Whole Grains Council, which was founded in 2003, if you wanted a whole grain product from the grocery store, your...

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August 22, 2017

Our Guide to Iron Sources for Vegetarians and Vegans

When it comes to iron, meat lovers might think they have nutritional bragging rights. But in reality, a balanced plant-based diet can meet your...

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August 17, 2017

Which Type of Bread Is Healthiest?

This blog was originally published on US News & World Report’s Eat + Run blog. See the original post here . You may have seen recent stories with...

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August 15, 2017

Expert Tips to Get Kids Eating — and Cooking — New Foods

Did you know that August is Kids Eat Right Month ? It’s led each year by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to promote healthy eating and active...

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August 10, 2017

Enjoy the Outdoors With a Mediterranean Picnic

Summer is the perfect time to roll out the picnic blanket! Savor the extra daylight hours and improve your well-being by taking your meals outside...

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August 08, 2017

Grilling Cheeses: A Summer Specialty

Summer is racing by, but there’s still time to try something different to put on the grill. Grilling cheeses are a delicious option! We’ve chosen 4...

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August 03, 2017

The Mediterranean Diet: A Lifestyle for All Walks of Life

We raised our eyebrows recently when a new study reported a lower risk of heart disease for those who follow a Mediterranean Diet — but only in...

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August 01, 2017

Pulling Ancel Keys Out from Under the Bus

On January 13, 1961, Americans opened their mailboxes to see the bespectacled face of Ancel Keys on the cover of Time magazine – a spot usually...

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