None of us here at Oldways and the Whole Grains Council subscribe to the “hold your nose and eat it; it’s good for you” approach to nutrition. For us, the starting point is delicious food, with a seconday, “Oh yeah, it’s good for you, too” kick at the end.

At no time of year is this more true than at Thanksgiving. It’s my absolute favorite holiday, because it’s all about family and food, with hardly a trace of commercialism. (Really – do you know anyone who hangs Thanksgiving lights or exchanges Thanksgiving presents?) I also like Thanksgiving because it’s all-inclusive here in the USA. You can go up to anyone and wish them a Happy Thanksgiving without wondering about their religious or political beliefs.

So… Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Oldways and the WGC. Our (non-commercial!) gift to you is a list of some of our favorite seasonal recipes for making this holiday a whole-grains-day.

Curried Sweet Potato and Millet Soup
Wild & Brown Rice Stuffing with Apples, Pecans & Cranberries
Freekeh with Roasted Butternut Squash and Dried Cranberries
Farro and Winter Vegetables
Thanksgiving Muffins
Best Pumpkin Pie Ever

And here’s the “It’s good for you” kick for this blog. We’ve just added a new page to our website that documents all the different nutrients that are most prominent in your favorite whole grains. Take a look. Your body will thank you for keeping it in tip-top shape with whole grains. (Cynthia)