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June 1, 2016
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Whole Grain Value: 2 to 3 Times More of Most Nutrients

If fiber's all you think whole grains have to offer, you've got another think coming. The good things in whole grains go way beyond fiber...
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May 25, 2016
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Craving Cookies

We KNOW that a whole grain cookie is still a cookie and yet -- if you're going to eat a cookie or two, why not make it whole grain?...
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May 18, 2016
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New Survey Shows Americans are Differentiating Between Whole & Enriched Grains

Enriched grain products may flaunt their added nutrients and supposed nutritional superiority, but Americans aren't buying it. According to the IFIC Food & Health Survey, it's whole grain or bust!...
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May 11, 2016
NPD Protein Survey

Whole Grain Value: 25% More Protein than Refined Grains

If you think protein's only found in meat, fish, eggs and other animal foods, you may be surprised to learn that whole grains can help fulfill your protein needs...
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May 4, 2016
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May Grain of the Month Series: Amaranth

Amaranth is an ancient grain that may be totally new to you. Learn more about this month's Grain of the Month...
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April 27, 2016
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Whole Grains Are Coming to a Daycare Near You

The USDA announced stronger nutrition requirements for the National Child and Adult Care Food Program. What does that mean for our children?
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April 20, 2016
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Whole Grains on Menus up 40%

Every few months, we get out our spyglass and check menus around the country for new whole grain options at restaurants. Here are a few we hope you'll check out...
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April 13, 2016
Sprouted Brown Rice

April Grain of the Month Series: Sprouted Grains

Rather than celebrate one Grain of the Month in April, we're saluting a whole category: sprouted grains. Sprouting whole grains adds surprising new dimensions of flavor and good health...
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April 6, 2016
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Highlights from Our 5th Annual Whole Grain Sampling Day

Every big bash needs a stellar closing act, and National Nutrition Month is no exception. To wrap up the food-themed festivities, we hosted the Fifth Annual Whole Grain Sampling Day on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
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March 30, 2016
Curried Red Quinoa Salad

Pick up the quinoa. Put down the guilt?

If I eat quinoa, am I hurting or helping farmers in Bolivia and Peru? The answer's complex, and the details may interest you...
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March 23, 2016
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10 Ways to Celebrate Whole Grain Sampling Day Next Week

Every big bash needs a stellar closing act, and National Nutrition Month is no exception. To wrap up the food-themed festivities, we hosted the Fifth Annual Whole Grain Sampling Day on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
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March 16, 2016
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March Grain of the Month Series: Quinoa

Seems it was only a few years ago when no one could pronounce quinoa (all too often we heard kwin-OH-ah instead of KEEN-wah). Now it's our Grain of the Month!...
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