Study Finds that Children Eating Certain Grain Foods Have Higher Quality Diets
Article published in Nutrition Journal finds U.S. children and adolescents that consume grains to have diets lower in fat February 21, 2017 — Washington, D.C. —A new study published this week in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrition Journal highlights the nutrition benefits associated with the consumption of grain foods by children and adolescents. An analysis of […]
Certain Grain Foods Can Be Meaningful Contributors to Nutrient Density in the Diets of U.S. Children and Adolescents: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009–2012
The current analyses showed that certain grain foods, in particular breads, rolls and tortillas, ready-to-eat cereals and quick breads and bread products, are meaningful contributors of folate, iron, thiamin, niacin and dietary fiber, a nutrient of public health concern as outlined by the 2015–2020 DGA.
Several grain dietary patterns are associated with better diet quality and improved shortfall nutrient intakes in US children and adolescents: a study focusing on the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The study identified the most commonly consumed grain food patterns in US children and adolescents (2–18 years-old; N = 8,367) relative to those not consuming grains and compared diet quality and nutrient intakes, with focus on 2015–2020 DGA shortfall nutrients.
Grains on the Go
If you have experienced the grumble of mid-afternoon hunger, here are some healthy options that will satisfy your cravings and get you the energy you need, when you need it Two brown rice cakes with two tbsp. of crunchy peanut butter Four homemade pita crisps with 4.5 oz. bean dip Four rye crisps with four […]
Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Expert Angela Ginn-Meadow Joins The Grain Foods Foundation Scientific Advisory Board
Ginn-Meadow Will Help Shape Essential Programming as America’s Diabetes Epidemic Continues to Grow January 18, 2016 — Washington, D.C. — Today, the Grain Foods Foundation announced the addition of Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Angela Ginn-Meadow to its Scientific Advisory Board. Ginn-Meadow brings to the position her expertise in diabetes and endocrine disorders along […]
Summary of Michael Pollan’s PBS special In Defense of Food
On December 29, 2015, PBS aired In Defense of Food, a special based on journalist Michael Pollan’s 2008 book In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto. Throughout the special, Pollan focuses on ways to reverse the damage to people’s health resulting from today’s “industrially driven” diet. According to Pollan, these health changes occur because the majority of […]
Book Review: “Zero Sugar Diet” by David Zinczenko
Executive Summary: The Zero Sugar Diet book aims to educate on the constructs of a well-rounded healthy diet full of nutritious high-fiber foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts as well as lean protein. The book provides readers guidance on how and why to select foods when grocery shopping and eating out to […]
Book Review: “Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox” by William Davis, MD
A Quick-Start Health and Body Makeover Below please find a summary of the recent book Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox by William Davis, MD, the third installment in a series written by the New York Times bestselling author and cardiologist. After releasing Wheat Belly and Wheat Belly Total Health, both of which encouraged people to reverse chronic health problems by […]
Book Review of “Happy Gut” by Vincent Pedre, MD
The Cleansing Program to Help You Lose Weight, Grain Energy, and Eliminate Pain Below please find a summary of the recent book Happy Gut: The Cleansing Program to Help you Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Eliminate Pain by Vincent Pedre, MD, a functional medicine internist and clinical instructor in medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. […]
Online Exclusively: “What’s With Wheat?” by Cindy O’Meara
The documentary “What’s With Wheat?” by Cyndi O’Meara was released at the end of June, allowing free screenings for a limited time before being released for purchase. O’Meara is a nutritionist looking to investigate the growing epidemic of wheat intolerance and why it is being linked to so many health problems now since the population […]