Washington, D.C. – The Grain Chain, a farm to fork coalition of stakeholders in the grain industry sector and chaired by the American Bakers Association (ABA), celebrates the recommendation published today in the 2020-2025 Dietary […]
Review of data highlights benefits of consumption, need for continued research and improved messaging. WASHINGTON, April 6, 2021 — A new study recently published in Current Developments in Nutrition, a peer-reviewed medical journal of nutritional science, highlights the importance […]
February 25, 2020 – Washington, D.C. – The Grain Foods Foundation is excited to announce the addition of Siddhartha Angadi, PhD, FACSM, to its Scientific Advisory Board, effective February 1, 2020. Dr. Angadi is a fellow of the American […]
The first-of-its-kind analysis demonstrates infant grain consumption linked to superior diet quality January 20, 2020 – Washington, DC – A new study recently published in Nutrients, a peer-reviewed medical journal of human nutrition, highlights the importance of […]
Holscher to guide key programming and initiatives related to gastrointestinal microbiome September 24, 2019 – Washington, D.C. – The Grain Foods Foundation is excited to announce the addition of Hannah Holscher, PhD, RD, to its […]
TED-style sessions to focus on grain industry issues, consumer concerns and the future of food. June 30, 2019 – Washington, DC – The Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) is pleased to announce the lineup of presenters and […]
Shines New Light on Conflicting Dietary Recommendations April 8, 2019 – Washington, DC – A new study published this week in Advances in Nutrition,a peer-reviewed medical journal from the American Society of Nutrition, boldly substantiates […]
Data Presented at American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting May 3, 2018 — Orlando, FL — A new study published this week in the journal, Nutrients, and presented at The American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting […]
Cureton to guide key programming and initiatives related to gluten-free diets and celiac disease February 15, 2018 – Washington, D.C. – The Grain Foods Foundation announces today the addition of Registered Dietitian and celiac disease […]
October 23, 2017 — CHICAGO, IL — Although sandwiches first appeared in American cookbooks in 1916, the role they play in the U.S. diet has just been illuminated, ironically, at the centennial celebration for The […]
Yet Grain Foods Are Filling Critical Nutrient Gaps August 31, 2017 — Washington, D.C. — A new study published this month in the journal, Nutrients, shows that – contrary to popular belief – Americans’ consumption […]
Both whole and enriched grains are meaningful contributors, according to a new study published in Nutrients February 23, 2017 — Washington, D.C. — Certain grain foods have been found to be meaningful contributors to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pediatrician and Pediatric Obesity Expert Dr. Dyan Hes to Offer Insights and Guidance on Key Programming Initiatives for the Organization October 27, 2016 — Washington, D.C. — The Grain Foods Foundation is excited to announce […]
Findings from Nutritional Strategies and Grain Foods Foundation published in Food and Nutrition Sciences July 25, 2016 — Washington, D.C. — Say goodbye to your low-carb diet! A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Food […]
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, […]
Despite health claims for gluten-free eating from celebrities and the media, there is no evidence indicating the general population would be better off avoiding gluten. The gluten-free diet is an essential medical treatment for people […]
Grain Foods Foundation Presents Three New Research Sessions at 2015 Experimental Biology Annual Meeting. Thinking twice about including grain foods in your diet? Well, now you don’t have to, according to new research unveiled at […]
AMERICANS UNAWARE OF ONE SIMPLE PREVENTATIVE MEASURE FOR LOWERING RISK OF BIRTH DEFECTS: FOLIC ACID Grain Foods Foundation and Spina Bifida Association Team Up to Share Folic Acid Awareness This January JANUARY 1, 2015 — […]
Organization Supports New York City Go Red For Women Luncheon, Spreads Awareness of Grains’ Role in Heart Health FEBRUARY 20, 2014 – Washington, D.C. — More women die of heart disease than of any other […]
New Survey Findings Prompt Grain Foods Foundation and Spina Bifida Association to Focus on Folic Acid Awareness this January JANUARY 6, 2014 – Washington, D.C. — All women are at risk for having a pregnancy […]
At a Time of New-Fangled Foods and Exotic Flavors, Americans Intent on Maintaining Holiday Traditions NOVEMBER 19, 2013 – Washington, D.C. — Americans spend hours planning, shopping and preparing a warm, delicious holiday meal for […]
Leading Grain Advocacy and Education Group Launches Grains for Your Brain: New Campaign Offers Straight Facts About Food and Health LAS VEGAS (October 6, 2013)— As the grain-based food industry descends on Las Vegas for […]
U.Va. Professor Finds High-Carb Diets Are Linked to Better Weight Control in New Study Published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association OCTOBER 2013 – RIDGWAY, Colo. – An article published in the October […]
Food Network’s Robin Miller Partners with Grain Foods Foundation to Launch Nationwide Smart Snacking Contest NOVEMBER 2013 — RIDGWAY, Colo. — Nearly all Americans (93%) snack at least once each day, despite the importance consumers […]
The Grain Foods Foundation Reminds Women about the Importance of Folic Acid During Birth Defects Prevention Month JANUARY 2013 – RIDGWAY, Colo. – January is Birth Defects Prevention Month, and the Grain Foods Foundation is […]
U.S. Grain Industry Applauds Decision Washington, D.C., December 19 — The grain industry applauds the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to suspend daily and weekly maximum quantities placed on grains, meats, and meat […]
Recent survey shows the sandwich is still an American favorite after 250 years NOVEMBER 8, 2012 – Washington, D.C. – A recent survey commissioned by the Grain Foods Foundation and conducted online by Harris Interactive® […]
Keeping energy levels balanced throughout the day is critical to maintaining a healthy weight and leading an active lifestyle…and who better to share her tips than soccer star and mom of three, Mia Hamm! Mia […]
Carbohydrates Provide Lasting Energy and Play a Critical Role in Maintaining a Healthy Weight APRIL 10, 2012 – RIDGWAY, Colo. – According to a recent International Food Information Council Foundation study, fifty-six percent of Americans […]
January 9, 2012 – Ridgway, CO – This January, as part of National Birth Defects Prevention Month, the Grain Foods Foundation has partnered with the Spina Bifida Association to remind all women of childbearing age […]
Breck Barton Continues as Miller Co-chairman July 29, 2011 – RIDGWAY, Colo. – Allen Shiver, president of Flowers Foods, Thomasville, Ga., has been elected baker co-chairman of the Grain Foods Foundation. Mr. Shiver has served […]
Consumers Urged to Help Nourish Children in Need – One Slice of Bread at a Time APRIL 11, 2011 – RIDGWAY, Colo. – Nearly 17 million children in America – almost one in four – […]
The Grain Foods Foundation applauds the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee members for their scrutiny of the research which continues to show the importance of both whole and enriched grains in a healthful diet. We […]
Grain Foods Foundation Promote the Importance of Folic Acid in Birth Defects Prevention January 3, 2011 – WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – This January, as part of National Birth Defects Prevention Month, the Grain Foods Foundation […]
Shelley Case, RD Joins to Provide Celiac and Gluten-free Expertise RIDGWAY, CO (November 29, 2010) — Shelley Case, RD has joined the Grain Foods Foundation’s scientific advisory board, a group of leading nutrition and medical […]
Consumers Can Enter for a Chance to Win their own Sandwich Night with Jamie and Bobby Deen September 20, 2010 – RIDGWAY, Colo. – Americans eat approximately 300 million sandwiches each day1, with nearly half […]
Digital Bread Art Project Raises Money to End Childhood Hunger in America JULY 19, 2010 – RIDGWAY, Colo. – The Grain Foods Foundation’s Bread Art Project recently reached its goal of raising $50,000 for Share […]
Grain Foods Foundation and Melissa d’Arabian Launch the Bread Art Project to Benefit Share Our Strength® April 5, 2010 – RIDGWAY, Colo. – Nearly 17 million children in America – almost one in four – […]
My kids like sandwiches without crusts, so I am constantly cutting them off sliced bread. Instead of throwing them away, I save them in resealable freezer bags. I turn them into “dippers” which my kids […]
The Grain Foods Foundation would like to offer an opposing perspective on the new book, “A New Atkins for a New You.” There are volumes of scientific evidence that show high-carbohydrate diets are generally associated […]
Grain Foods Foundation Joins the March of Dimes during National Birth Defects Month to Increase Awareness January 4, 2010 — WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Not enough American women understand that consuming the B vitamin folic […]
As we approach the beginning of a New Year, many people will be considering making New Year’s resolutions. According to a survey conducted by Opinion Corporation, nearly half of all adults in the U.S. regularly […]
The holidays can be a wonderful time of year, especially because they often bring together family and friends from near and far. While hosting for the holidays can bring great joy, it can be expensive […]
Between parties, family events and well-meaning co-workers, food is everywhere around the holidays, and the stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s seems to become just one long, tempting opportunity to overindulge. However, the seven-pound weight […]
Fall is officially here, bringing chilly days and brisk winds along with it. Layering on your favorite sweater is one way to stay warm, but cooking is another way to create that cozy feeling unique […]
Health and Motivational Expert Bob Harper Encourages Consumers to Include Grains as Part of a Daily Diet SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 — RIDGWAY, Colo. — Nearly all Americans say they aren’t getting the recommended amount of […]
Living a healthy lifestyle is all about achieving a balance between mind and body, health and fitness, whole and enriched grains. The USDA dietary guidelines recommend six daily servings of grain foods, half of which […]
With the economy in a slump and back-to-school season drawing near, families across the country are looking for ways to save money while still eating healthy. This fall, the Grain Foods Foundation is encouraging everyone […]
New Study Reinforces the Health Benefits of Carbohydrates JULY 23, 2009 — RIDGWAY, Colo. — New research shows that consumers can feel good about eating their daily bread. A study published in the July 2009 […]
July ushers in a season of gathering with close friends and loved ones, and nothing is more fun than a summer picnic. When packing your picnic basket, follow these tips from the Grain Foods Foundation […]
The holidays can be a wonderful time of year, especially because they often bring together family and friends from near and far. While hosting for the holidays can bring great joy, it can be expensive […]
We all know that barbeque means something different to everyone. So with summer grilling season officially here, the Grain Foods Foundation and Chef Todd English have developed barbeque sandwiches sure to please every unique barbeque […]
Who better to ask for Mother’s Day brunch inspiration than mother of two, chef, cookbook author and TV personality Sara Moulton? Sara’s brunch recipes are a great way to begin the Mother’s Day celebration, and […]
Grain Foods Foundation and Ted Allen Launch the Bread Art Project to Benefit Feeding America APRIL 3, 2008 — RIDGWAY, Colo. — One in eight Americans is struggling with hunger and more than 36 million […]
The Grain Foods Foundation and Food Network host Ted Allen have teamed up with Feeding America to help fight hunger – one slice of bread at a time. Consumers can take part in the Bread […]
March is National Nutrition Month, the perfect time to think about how a variety of foods come into play in a healthy diet. Nutrition affects our lives by giving us the energy needed to do […]
Startling statistics about heart health demonstrate that you are more likely to die from heart disease than from any other disease. In fact, heart disease is the nation’s number one killer. With February being American […]
Grain Foods Foundation Partners with March of Dimes to Remind Women of the Importance of Folic Acid in Preventing Birth Defects JANUARY 6, 2009 — WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., — A new March of Dimes survey […]
Help Increase Awareness during January’s Birth Defect Prevention Month Being good to your body doesn’t just affect you when you’re pregnant, or planning on becoming pregnant. A mother-to-be has more control over her internal chemistry […]
