2017

October 4, 2017
Young Boy Eating a Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread

125 Cases of Whole Grain Foods Sent to Alleviate Hunger in Rural Washington

As a wrap up to September’s Good Grains for a Good Cause campaign, we’re pleased to award Okanogan County Community Action Council with a whopping 125 cases of whole grain foods, generously donated from food companies across the country. Read on about how these donations are making a difference in...
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September 27, 2017
Indonesian Red Rice Salad

Rice of Many Colors

Brown rice is whole grain; white rice isn't. That's the truth – but it's not the whole truth. Prepare to be dazzled by black, purple and red rice too...
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September 20, 2017
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How to Eat More Whole Grains Without Breaking the Bank

Lots of whole grains are tasty and affordable. If you’ve walked past any of these grains in favor of trendier, flashier ingredients, it’s time to do a double take. The building blocks of a healthy meal may already be in your pantry. 
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September 13, 2017
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Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act Inspires High School Students to Develop Whole Grain Recipes

When the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act shifted the landscape for what types of foods were allowed to be sold at schools, these students did not sit around and complain. Rather, they put on their aprons and got to work.
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September 6, 2017
Good Grains for a Good Cause

Happy Whole Grains Month 2017!

Every September we boost our love of whole grains up another notch for 30 days. Here's our handy FAQ guide to Whole Grains Month, so you can celebrate along with us:...
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August 30, 2017
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Good Grains for a Good Cause

For low-income families and individuals struggling to make ends meet, the barrier of cost and the frequent lack of proximate access to foods like whole grains can make finding healthy food options seem almost impossible. The folks at The Soulfull Project decided to do something about it!
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August 23, 2017
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Buckwheat in the Raw

While you may have encountered buckwheat in soba noodles, blinis, or countless gluten-free pancake mixes, it is the grain's minimalist, no-boiling-needed treatment that has spurred the most culinary creativity in our kitchen...
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August 16, 2017
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New Whole Grain Options at Restaurants

If you love whole grains, and want to see more of them served in restaurants, you need to vote with your forks – and your wallets. That’s why, every few months, we dedicate this blog to highlighting a few delicious new restaurant dishes featuring whole grains.
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August 9, 2017
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The Kneading Conference: Summer Camp for Grainiacs, Flour Enthusiasts, and Bread Buffs

Professional and hobbyist grainiacs alike, hailing from 27 states, three Canadian provinces, and seven other countries, gathered this year at the Maine Grain Alliance’s 11th annual Kneading Conference to find inspiration, to learn, and to connect with their fellow attendees around shared passions...
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August 2, 2017
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A Toast to No Cook Meals

Hearty whole grain slices invite an impressive cast of sweet and savory toppings. Read on for our 3 favorite whole grain toast recipes.
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July 26, 2017
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Why Ancient Wheats Got Left Behind

Are your favorite grains naked or covered? Find out what these terms mean – and how they matter to the current resurgence of ancient grains.
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July 19, 2017
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Flavor, Nutrition and Enzymes: Baking with Sprouted Grains

We’re excited about sprouting, and to help you get inspired, too, we reached out to a few of the top experts in the world of sprouted grains.
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