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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend grains at all life stages, maintains existing serving size for whole and enriched grains

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 Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) to “consume half of your grains from whole grain sources” and the remainder from enriched grains.  A […]

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. 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 of including refined grains as part of a healthy diet – and, more importantly, the risks of excluding this dietary […]

Grain Foods Foundation Welcomes Siddhartha Angadi, PhD, FACSM, to Scientific Advisory Board

Siddhartha Angadi, PhD, FACSM

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 College of Sports Medicine and currently an Assistant Professor at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University. A cardiovascular exercise physiologist by […]

New Study Highlights Importance of Grain Foods in Infant Diets

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 grains as part of a healthy infant diet – and the potential risks of excluding them. Undertaken to inform the […]

Grain Foods Foundation Announces Fresh Take Talks Lineup for IBIE 2019

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 topics for its Fresh Take Talks program at the upcoming International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), taking place September 8-11, 2019 in […]

NEW STUDY EXONERATES REFINED GRAINS

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 that refined grains have gotten a bad rap.  Extensive analyses of the existing body of published studies show that refined […]