Sandwich Hacks with Stacey Krawczyk, RD
Registered dietitian Stacey Krawczyk gives helpful insights to getting the most nutrients from your next sandwich.
Whole- and Refined-Grain Consumption and Longitudinal Changes in Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in the Framingham Offspring Cohort
Greater whole grain (WG) consumption is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, few prospective studies have examined WG or refined grain (RG) intake and intermediate cardiometabolic risk factors.
Grain Foods Foundation Welcomes Gut Microbiome Expert Stephen Lindemann, PhD, to Scientific Advisory Board
Lindemann to use significant knowledge of microbiology to assist with programming and initiatives related to the gastrointestinal microbiome September 30, 2021 – Washington, D.C. – The Grain Foods Foundation announced the addition of Stephen Lindemann, PhD, to its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Lindemann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and […]
Reduced refined grain consumption can contribute to a lack of nutrients for Americans
New study reveals the removal of specific refined grains from diets can lead to an increased percentage of Americans not meeting recommendations for several shortfall nutrients September 29, 2021 – Washington, DC – A study recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition, a peer-reviewed medical journal of nutritional science, has found that removing a specific percentage […]
Perspective: Does Glycemic Index Matter for Weight Loss and Obesity Prevention? Examination of the Evidence on “Fast” Compared with “Slow” Carbs
August 2021 / Advances in Nutrition Glenn A Gaesser, Julie Miller Jones, Siddhartha A Angadi While carbohydrate quality, including GI, impacts many health outcomes, GI as a measure of carbohydrate quality appears to be relatively unimportant as a determinant of BMI or diet-induced weight loss.
New Study Disproves “Fast Carbs Make You Fat” Claim
In-depth analysis shows dietary glycemic index not a determinant of weight gain or loss. August 12, 2021 – Washington, DC – A study recently published in Advances in Nutrition, a peer-reviewed nutrition journal from the American Society for Nutrition, concludes that high-glycemic (high-GI) foods (often called “fast carbs”) are no more likely than low-GI […]
Whole Grain Intake and Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and there is evidence that dietary factors contribute significantly to cancer risk. Whole grain foods are associated with a lower risk of several chronic diseases, including cancer, and are recommended as part of a healthy diet.
Experts Agree: Essential to Healthy Diet, Refined Grains Help Combat Nutrient Deficiency
Review of data highlights benefits of consumption, need for continued research and improved messaging April 6, 2021 – Washington, DC – A new study recently published in Current Developments in Nutrition, a peer-reviewed medical journal of nutritional science, highlights the importance of including refined grains as part of a healthy diet – and, more importantly, […]
Thanksgiving Leftovers Breakfast Casserole
Black Bean Breakfast Flatbread Wrap
This easy breakfast flatbread recipe is a well-rounded healthy meal featuring protein, fruits and vegetables — and of course, grains!