August 2017

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...