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March 29, 2017
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How to Celebrate Whole Grain Sampling Day Today!

It’s hard to believe the huge flavor potential that grains can offer until you introduce your taste buds to whole grains.
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March 22, 2017
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Globetrotting for Whole Grains

The WGC has covered tens of thousands of miles worldwide, spreading the word about whole grains. What a wonderful, strange trip it's been so far!...
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March 15, 2017
Millstones in the upper level of the Plimoth Plantation Grist Mill

A Grain Gathering: Growing a Massachusetts Grain Economy

On a frigid, blustery Saturday in March, farmers, millers, bakers, maltsters, brewers, distillers, and chefs from around the region gathered at Plimoth Plantation’s recently renovated Grist Mill to make new connections and strategize ways of growing the local grain economy.
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March 8, 2017
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Whole Grains in the Blue Zones

Around the world, there are pockets of vibrant, healthy 90- and 100-year-olds who have never taken a wheat grass shot or a multivitamin, and never stepped foot inside a gym. They stayed active into their 8th, 9th, and 10th decades by living a simple life complete with daily activity, deep social...
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February 22, 2017
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In Praise of Sourdough

My gut instincts told me whole grain sourdough is about as good as bread comes. When I looked at the evidence, I was even more convinced.
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February 15, 2017
Oatmeal with bananas and blueberries

Research Update: Whole Grains and a Healthy Gut

When we’re told to get more good bacteria in our diet, yogurt gets all of the glory. But as researchers learn more about what constitutes a healthy gut microbiome, the case for making more of your grains whole gets stronger and stronger.
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February 8, 2017
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Whole Grain Equality in the Checkout Lane

Four in ten people say cost is a barrier to eating more whole grains. But is that true? The evidence we uncovered in a typical grocery store aisle may surprise you.
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February 1, 2017
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How to Boost Your Whole Grain Consumption by Modifying Your Favorite Dinner Recipes

Have you ever seen a mouth-watering recipe online or in the newspaper and thought, if only they’d used whole grains instead of white rice or white pasta, I’d definitely be having that for dinner! We commonly field questions from home cooks with new recipes they’d like to try, or favorite, tried-and...
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January 25, 2017
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Getting Local Heritage Grains into Your Own Kitchen

When it comes to maximizing the flavor and aroma of whole grain flour, nothing compares to freshly ground. We checked in with a few of the folks pushing to make fresh milling and local flours more widely available.
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January 18, 2017
Delicious whole grain oats

Preserving the Nutrition of Grains from Farm to Factory

How exactly is the nutrition of grains preserved, on their journey from farm to factory? We're investigating how two common industrial processing methods (extrusion and popping) can affect the nutrition of whole grains...
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January 11, 2017
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Processing Whole Grains to Make Them Even Healthier

Processed food gets a bum rap, but not all “processed foods” are created equal. In fact, some methods, such as fermentation or sprouting, can be used to leverage even more nutrition out of the grain.
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January 4, 2017
Osttiroler Mill

Whole Grain Flour – Sifting True from False

Are the old ways of milling always healthier than today’s modern ways? Since our organization is named “Oldways” you might expect our answer to be a quick “yes.” But the facts paint a more interesting picture.
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