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 & Grains

Did you know that the World Health Organization states cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally? Did you also know a 2015 study ...
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The Importance of Folic Acid

What is it? Folic acid is the synthetic (man-made) form of folate, a naturally occurring B vitamin. Why is it important? Folic acid is essential ...
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Calorie Burning Methods

The new year has started and so have the resolutions. For many, losing weight or watching what they’re eating is a popular goal to strive ...
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Safe Holiday Baking Tips

The holidays are cherished for time with family, fun festivities, and delectable dishes. Due to the rise in popularity of baking and cooking during the ...
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Grains & Dairy – A Super Meal Pairing 

Dairy and grains individually are excellent sources of nutrients and add important nutritional balance to any meal; but together they create the ultimate combo for ...
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Affordability of Grain Foods for Family Meals Month

Inflation and rising gas prices have done a number on grocery prices, but one pantry staple that remains inexpensive – especially given the nutrition you ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Nutritious Sandwiches for Kids

Registered dietitian Elana Natker gives expert advice on making nutritious sandwiches for kids that are not only delicious but packed full of vitamins and nutrients ...
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Celebrate National Sandwich Month with the Perfect Fillings and Toppings

August is National Sandwich Month and we’re sharing our favorite insights on how to revamp the ordinary lunch staple into a bite-worthy masterpiece. Choosing a ...
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Healthy Mac and Cheese Upgrades: How to Turn Comfort Food Into a Super Meal

Celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day the nutritious way with these healthy mac and cheese ideas! Let’s get one thing straight: mac and cheese is ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Questions and Answers about Going Gluten-Free

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 ...
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