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September 20, 2023
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Are Whole Grains Optional for a Healthy Diet? Why a New Study Misses the Mark

A misleading new study alleges that "including a moderate amount of whole grains is optional for a healthy diet" -- a finding at odds with prevailing nutrition research. Experts join us to break down the science. ...
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September 6, 2023
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Happy Whole Grains Month!

Play along with us for a chance to win amazing whole grain prizes.
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August 23, 2023
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Survey Shows More Than 75 Percent of Americans Think They Should Increase Their Whole Grain Intake

Our 2023 Whole Grain Consumer Insights Survey found many indicators that consumers are increasingly seeking whole grain foods, not only for their health benefits, but also because consumers see them as tasty and sustainable.
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August 14, 2023
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Whole Grains to Beat the Heat

A full day of whole grain meals, without turning on the oven!
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August 2, 2023
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Adding More Whole Grains to School Meals Could Improve Health into Adulthood and Save Billions in Healthcare Costs

Nutritious school meals improve the dietary quality of children in the short term, and new research suggests that the benefits can extend into adulthood as well, making stronger whole grain standards in lunches more imperative than ever.
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July 10, 2023
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Who's That Grain? Spotlight on Bulgur and Freekeh

Welcome back to our Spotlight series. This round, we're off to the Middle East with bulgur and its smoky cousin, freekeh. Let's learn more about about these two fiber-filled, quick-cooking grains...
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June 21, 2023
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Local Grains Movement Roundup

Grains might be considered latecomers to the local foods movement, but they’ve arrived and they’re changing the way many communities think about flavor and flour.
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June 7, 2023
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Are Public Health Campaigns Overlooking One of the Most Impactful Changes to Improve Nutrition?

To effectively reduce our risk of diet related disease, research suggests that the one of most impactful nutrition shifts we should prioritize is increasing the consumption of one healthy, yet widely underutilized food group: whole grains.
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May 17, 2023
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Three Japanese breakfasts you can make at home

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we're featuring three Japanese breakfasts centered around healthy, nutty brown rice...
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May 3, 2023
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Five Ways to Help Your Kids Learn to Love Whole Grains

We adults often overestimate how picky children are about their food. Childhood is actually the best time to teach healthy eating habits and familiarize children with the flavors and textures of whole grains.
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April 5, 2023
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The Surprising Link Between Brown Rice & Cultural Identity

When people are looking to connect with the food traditions of their ancestors, which types of rice are they putting on their plate? To find out, we caught up with Cameron Jacobs of USA Rice to share insights from market research.
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March 9, 2023
Bob Moore, founder of Bob's Red Mill, standing in front of the iconic red mill

Honoring 45 Years of Whole Grain Leadership: Bob Moore, Whole Grain Pioneer

Join us in wishing Bob Moore a happy 94th birthday, then read on for the history of Bob's Red Mill, Bob's philosophy on good health, and the story behind the iconic hats!...
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