Nutrition Tips for Men Over 50
As people age, it’s important to focus on the quality of the foods they eat. Our calorie needs (and appetites) dwindle as we age, so making sure you get the best nutrient bang for your buck is vital. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, older adults fall short on nutrients such as calcium, dietary fiber, […]
Cross the Finish Line with Grain Foods
This year on June 1st we celebrate National Running Day. Whether you’re planning to hit the track, the pavement, or the treadmill, proper nutrition before, during, and after your run is essential! Let’s break down how to ensure a successful run with smart meal choices. Before you can tighten your laces and head out, it’s important […]
Breakfast: The Key to a Healthy Metabolism
When it comes to boosting your metabolism, eating a well-balanced breakfast is at the top of the list. Just like a car can’t run without fuel, our bodies can’t work at their best without food. To get your body going, start your day with grain foods – both whole and enriched – combined with other […]
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Are No Longer Just For The Kid’s Menu. Try These 5 Delicious Grown-Up Approved Grilled Cheese Recipes.
Who doesn’t love a nice, warm, and easy-to-make grilled cheese? Not only do they taste great, but the nutrient-dense bread used to make this deliciousness provides key vitamins and minerals to your body. This National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, we here at The Grain Foods Foundation want to offer you five recipes for a perfect grilled […]
Signs a Low Carb Diet Isn’t Working for You
A quick Google search for weight loss tips and you will likely see recommendations to reduce your carbohydrate intake. What those articles fail to realize is the overall impact carbohydrate restriction can have on your body long term. Are you pregnant, an athlete or a senior? Pregnant women need folate, a B-vitamin most associated with […]
Cereal Mashups to Make Your Morning Magnificent
This year for National Cereal Day we’re going beyond just your average bowl of deliciousness with milk. We’re merging, combining, elevating, whatever you want to call it- the result is the same- two delicious cereals together for an epic breakfast. The possi-bowl-ities are endless with flavor variety and nutrition opportunities through fortified cereals, milk, and […]
Better for You Cereals for National Cereal Day!
If you’ve noticed cereal making a comeback, you’re not imagining things! In recent years cereal has once again become a breakfast staple, meeting the flavors and ingredients of all. Cereal is a great option for busy mornings because it’s quick, affordable and can provide a healthy dose of important nutrients. Finding the right cereal for […]
Tips on “Building a Better Sandwich…”
Nearly half of all adults in the US consume one or more sandwiches on any given day, with the most common types of sandwiches being burgers, deli meat sandwiches, poultry, and hot dog/sausage sandwiches. Did you know that what you put in your sandwich is just as important as the bread used in determining the overall nutrition? […]
Perfect Pairings for a Perfect Valentine’s
It’s February, which means everyone’s favorite holiday of celebrating love and relationships is upon us. For many people, Valentine’s Day is not complete without a fancy, multicourse meal shared with the most important person in their life. A meal made with perfect pairings for your own perfect pairing. In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Grain […]
Gluten Free: Q&A
What is the difference between celiac disease, gluten intolerance, gluten sensitivity, and gluten-free? Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder, meaning the body attacks itself. In the case of celiac disease, the body’s immune response kicks in when gluten, a protein in wheat, is eaten causing the villi – fingerlike projections lining inside walls of the […]