Grain Deep Dive

Grain Deep Dive

Grain foods are one of the major food groups as part of an overall healthy eating plan. When you think about a meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you should aim to have about one-quarter of that meal coming from grain foods. Learn more about the nutritional benefits of grain foods in the resources below.
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Heart Health & Diabetes: Enhancing Wellness with Grains

Enjoying a heart-healthy diet is a key strategy for optimizing well-being while living with and managing diabetes. Grain foods are foundational staples in building heart-healthy ...
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Oatmeal Recipes to Keep the Older Generations on Their Toes

As we age, the significance of a balanced diet becomes increasingly important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. These four high-protein oatmeal recipes are staple meals ...
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Embracing Grains: A Vital Component of Healthy Diets During Menopause

As women navigate the challenging terrain of menopause, they often find themselves seeking information on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle during this transformative phase. ...
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Best Weight Loss Guidelines from a Registered Dietitian

Information provided by Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, DBA, MS, RD When talking about weight loss, everyone has an opinion about how you should lose those excess pounds. ...
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Navigating New Year’s Resolutions: The Dangers of Fad Diets

As the calendar turns the page to a new year, the allure of a fresh start motivates many to embrace healthier practices. While New Year’s ...
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Best Weight Loss Guidelines

By Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, DBA, MS, RD When talking about weight loss, everyone has an opinion about how you should lose those excess pounds. But are ...
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An RD’s Perspective on Recent Colorectal Cancer Study

Charlotte Martin, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CPT As a dietitian, I find the recent study published in the journal Nutrients, which examined the link between diet ...
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Reinventing Thanksgiving Leftovers

Every year, Thanksgiving leaves us with a delightful yet daunting challenge: an abundance of leftovers. So, why not elevate these remnants into something extraordinary? Registered ...
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Navigating Noodles with Type 2 Diabetes

Enjoying pasta while managing type 2 diabetes requires a thoughtful and balanced approach to effectively control blood sugar levels. Toby Smithson, MS, RDN, CDCES, shares ...
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The Best Cereals for Diabetes: Embracing the Power of Whole Grains

Diabetes management involves careful consideration of one’s diet. It may be surprising to learn that cereal can be a part of a balanced meal plan ...
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The Blue Zones Diet and the Role of Whole Grains 

In pockets of the world, select groups of people are successfully improving their longevity and maintaining their health, compared to the rest of the population. ...
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Lunch Box Fatigue…Here Some Healthy Food Options to Shake it Up 

Children’s bodies are constantly in a state of growth. Even with small changes, such as growth spurts, kids need more nutrients and calories than what ...
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12 Benefits of the Blue Zone Diet/Lifestyle

The Blue Zones living has everyone wishing for that high quality longevity and living healthier lives. What exactly is the secret of their longevity success? ...
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World Menopause Month – The Most Common Diet Mistake Women Make in Menopause

Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD October is World Menopause Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and fostering conversation about menopause to empower women to lead ...
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Family Meals Month: The Importance of Making and Sharing Meals Together

In celebration of Family Meals Month, we’re highlighting the positive outcomes shown from families making and sharing meals together. Research shows that eating together as ...
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Unveiling The Hidden Gems: 5 Lesser-Known Benefits Of Whole Grains

Co-authored by Charlotte Martin, MS, RDN, LDN, CSOWM, CPT and Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD Grains have been a staple in human diets for centuries, providing ...
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Discover the Benefits and Flavors of Whole Grains during September’s Whole Grains Month

Because nearly all (98 percent) Americans fall short of their recommended whole grain intake, celebrating Whole Grains Month each September is an opportunity to promote ...
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Refreshing Summertime Sandwich Recipes

As the end of summer is nearing, Americans are enjoying the remainder of their sunny days with family, friends, and fun – and most importantly ...
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