Grains are Good For Your Daily Diet

Grains are Good for Your Daily Diet Infographic

Do you want to understand how breads impact your daily diet? This infographic explains the breakdown of nutrients you get in your daily diet. Grains make up 50% of your calories. They provide you with 60% of your daily carbohydrates, 80% of your fiber, 20% of the sugar you need and 80% of the folate […]

Grains are on Par with Other Nutrient Dense Foods!

Dairy vs Grains Comparison Infographic

Grains are on par with other nutrient dense foods. When you compare milk and dairy with grains, they are very similar. Grains offer a very close amount of protein compared to milk and dairy. Protein is important because it aids in the development and maintenance of bones, muscles and skin. Although milk and dairy has […]

Grains Are Good For You: How Grains Compare

Grain Calorie Comparison Infographic

Grains are good for you. Pasta and rice is responsible for 2% of the caloric contribution of common grain foods in the diet. Rolls and buns are responsible are also responsible for 2% of the common grain foods in the diet. Breads and tortillas contribute 7%, pizza contributes 4% and sweet baked goods are responsible […]

Grains are Good For You: The Benefits of Buns

Grains are good for you, the benefits of buns infographic

Grains are good for you. Buns and rolls contribute less than 2% of total calories while providing vital nutrients including fiber, calcium, folate and iron. If you are interested in increasing your fiber intake, try eating a whole grain bun or roll and include fiber rich vegetables to reach your fiber goals. Download this infographic.

Grain Foods Foundation Engages New Expert for Scientific Advisory Board

Enlists Obesity and Eating Behavior Expert to Guide Programming September 1, 2015 — Washington, D.C. — The Grain Foods Foundation is thrilled to welcome a new member to its Scientific Advisory Board, Richard Mattes, MPH, PhD, RD. Dr. Mattes is a Distinguished Professor of Nutrition Science at Purdue University, where he directs the university’s Public […]

The Vital Role of Grains in the American Diet

The vital role of grains in the American diet

Grains play an important role in the American diet, providing much-needed nutrients, such as folate, fiber and vitamin E. In today’s crowded media landscape, between fad diets and the ever-growing gluten-free craze, it is easy for consumers to become confused about the role of grain foods in the diet.