2020

December 16, 2020
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Ancient Grains on the Rise

Since the quinoa craze around a decade ago, the question has been thrown around — which ancient grain will rocket to stardom next?
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December 2, 2020
millet with zucchini and chickpeas

Meet the Whole Grain Being Promoted by the United Nations

It’s nutritious, it’s environmentally friendly, and it has a rich history in many traditional cuisines. Have you had this UN-approved whole grain?
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November 18, 2020
Bowl of millet grains

The Quest for the Most Sustainable Grain

With increased public discourse about sustainability and the effects of climate change on our agricultural systems, it’s no surprise that we are frequently asked questions about which grains are the most sustainable. This turns out to be an extremely complex question to answer.
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November 9, 2020
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3 Tips for Eating More Whole Grains

In celebration for International Whole Grain Day on November 19, we’re joining the Whole Grain Initiative in sharing whole grain tips and tricks all month long!
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October 21, 2020
Best Pumpkin Pie Ever

5 Whole Grain Pumpkin Recipes You Need to Make This Fall

If you want to make a cozy pumpkin recipe even more hearty, the secret is simple: just add whole grains! The nutty, rich, subtly sweet taste of whole grains is the perfect match for all things pumpkin and pumpkin spice.
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October 7, 2020
Assorted dry whole grain pastas

The Cost of Not Eating Enough Whole Grains

We know that eating a healthy, balanced diet helps prevent many types of chronic disease, so it may come as no surprise to hear that an improved diet can have a profound impact on lowering healthcare costs as well.
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September 23, 2020
Assorted Grains in bowls and slices of bread

Whole Grain Educational Events in Celebration of Our Conference

In what seems like an entirely different world, last week is when we were set to take off for Rio de Janeiro to host our biennial Whole Grains Conference. We haven’t wasted a moment with the what-could-have-been’s! Check out what we've been up to instead...
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September 2, 2020
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The Easiest Way to Check How Much Whole Grain Is Really in Your Product

The best way to choose whole grains is to look for products with the Whole Grain Stamp. When you use the Whole Grains Stamp as a guide, shopping for whole grain foods is not nearly as confusing as headlines may lead you to believe.
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August 19, 2020
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Join Our Grainie Awards: The Spelt-acular Gala You’ve Been Waiting For

Allow us to introduce the Grainie Awards!
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August 11, 2020
Examples of the three types of Whole Grain Stamp

Whole Grain Stamp Shows Consumers How Much Whole Grain is in a Product

It is not surprising that the subjects of a new study struggled to correctly quantify the whole grain content of foods, given that the authors failed to take advantage the most valuable tool for quantifying whole grain content of food products: the Whole Grain Stamp.
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August 5, 2020
Plate of Injera with stews and sauces

Global Sourdough

No longer breaking news, sourdough baking has been on the rise for months now, and hopefully is here to stay! The WGC is chiming in to remind you that the world of sourdough isn’t just limited to the fresh, crunchy European-style loaves we are used to seeing on social media and baking blogs...
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July 15, 2020
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The Wonderful World of Whole Wheat

In this blog we’re going to explore the wonderful world of whole wheat, highlighting both modern and ancient wheat berries (like farro), as well as quicker-cooking ground or cracked wheats (like bulgur).
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