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August 29, 2017
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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July 27, 2017
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WALTER WILLETT: K. Dun Gifford Local Hero Award Recipient

Move over, James Beard awards. While most food lovers have heard of the national awards conferred by the James Beard Foundation, they may not be...
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July 25, 2017
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The Future of the Sprouted Grain Trend

100% Sprouted Whole Wheat Bread A few years ago experts predicted that the sprouted grains market would grow from $30 million (in 2014) to $250...
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July 20, 2017
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Butter Isn't Back: A Q&A with Dr. Frank Sacks

New studies about fat seem to constantly dominate the headlines. To clear up confusion about how different dietary fats relate to heart health, the...
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