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August 2, 2023
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Adding More Whole Grains to School Meals Could Improve Health into Adulthood and Save Billions in Healthcare Costs

Nutritious school meals improve the dietary quality of children in the short term, and new research suggests that the benefits can extend into adulthood as well, making stronger whole grain standards in lunches more imperative than ever.
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July 10, 2023
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Who's That Grain? Spotlight on Bulgur and Freekeh

Welcome back to our Spotlight series. This round, we're off to the Middle East with bulgur and its smoky cousin, freekeh. Let's learn more about about these two fiber-filled, quick-cooking grains...
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June 21, 2023
bowl of farro salad with strawberries, mint, and lime

Local Grains Movement Roundup

Grains might be considered latecomers to the local foods movement, but they’ve arrived and they’re changing the way many communities think about flavor and flour.
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June 7, 2023
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Are Public Health Campaigns Overlooking One of the Most Impactful Changes to Improve Nutrition?

To effectively reduce our risk of diet related disease, research suggests that the one of most impactful nutrition shifts we should prioritize is increasing the consumption of one healthy, yet widely underutilized food group: whole grains.
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May 17, 2023
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Three Japanese breakfasts you can make at home

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we're featuring three Japanese breakfasts centered around healthy, nutty brown rice...
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May 3, 2023
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Five Ways to Help Your Kids Learn to Love Whole Grains

We adults often overestimate how picky children are about their food. Childhood is actually the best time to teach healthy eating habits and familiarize children with the flavors and textures of whole grains.
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April 5, 2023
a white bowl filled with cooked brown rice and vegetables

The Surprising Link Between Brown Rice & Cultural Identity

When people are looking to connect with the food traditions of their ancestors, which types of rice are they putting on their plate? To find out, we caught up with Cameron Jacobs of USA Rice to share insights from market research.
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March 9, 2023
Bob Moore, founder of Bob's Red Mill, standing in front of the iconic red mill

Honoring 45 Years of Whole Grain Leadership: Bob Moore, Whole Grain Pioneer

Join us in wishing Bob Moore a happy 94th birthday, then read on for the history of Bob's Red Mill, Bob's philosophy on good health, and the story behind the iconic hats!...
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March 2, 2023
Bob Moore leaning on boxes of Bob's Red Mill products

Q&A With a Whole Grain Pioneer: Bob Moore

Find out what Bob Moore, founder of Bob's Red Mill, eats for breakfast, what grain he'd be, and his upcoming travel plans in this lighthearted Q&A! Stay tuned for more BRM x WGC collaborations in the next few weeks...
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February 22, 2023
Young Boy Eating a Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread

What New School Lunch Standards Mean for Whole Grains

Earlier this month, the USDA announced proposed updates to the school nutrition standards, including stricter limits for sugar and salt. However, when it comes to whole grains, the standards appear to be stuck in time, allowing a generation of children to risk falling short of their recommended...
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February 6, 2023
Artichoke Heart, Kale and Farro Salad

Who's That Grain? Spotlight on Farro

Let's return to our Spotlight series with an exploration of a truly ancient grain: farro!...
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January 18, 2023
Assorted Grains in bowls and slices of bread

Proposed Updates to WIC Food Packages Include Expanded Whole Grain Options

Learn more about the exciting proposed updates to WIC, including the shift to require all cereals be whole grain-rich, and the expansion of whole grain options to include a wide variety of culturally relevant products.
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