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June 15, 2022
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2022 IFIC Survey Shows Consumer Interest in Whole Grains for Health

When people are looking for functional foods to improve various health concerns, odds are, they’re looking to whole grains. To get a better view of consumer understanding of whole grains and health, we're diving into the results from the newly released 2022 IFIC Food and Health Survey...
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June 1, 2022
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Take an Inside Look at Brown Rice Trends

What exactly are people pairing with this tried-and-true whole grain, and which people are reaching for it most often? To learn more about brown rice trends, we caught up with Cameron Jacobs of USA Rice to share insights from USA Rice’s Research on Rice Eating Occasions compiled by The Hartman...
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May 4, 2022
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Follow the Grain!

Join us for a weekend getaway in Vermont, July 15-17, 2022 and get behind-the-scenes access to the passionate growers, millers, bakers, and distillers powering the grain revival in this beautiful area of the Northeast.
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April 27, 2022
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Why Not All Fiber is Created Equal

No matter what type of diet people are drawn to, nearly everyone recognizes the importance of fiber for good nutrition. However, many are surprised to learn that the fiber from whole grains may offer specific health benefits that can’t be replicated with fruits or vegetables alone.
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April 6, 2022
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How Front-of-Pack Labeling Can Increase Whole Grain Intake

When nutrient profiling systems work well, they help guide shoppers toward products that contribute to an overall diet more closely aligned with dietary recommendations. However, not all nutrient profiling systems are created equal and many of them overlook whole grains entirely.
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March 16, 2022
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Try something new during a Whole Day for Whole Grain!

A Whole Day for Whole Grain is just the thing to nudge you out of the pandemic cooking doldrums.
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March 2, 2022
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An Update on Whole Grains in School Meals

If you have whiplash from following the ever-changing whole grain requirements in U.S. school meals, you’re not alone. Take a trip down memory lane with us to review the key updates shaping whole grain requirements in schools, and learn about the newly announced rule impacting school meals today.
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February 16, 2022
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New Research Finds Steady Growth in Whole Grain Content and Product Availability in US and Latin American Markets

If it seems like there are more whole grain options available in the grocery store aisles today than ever before, that’s because it’s true! New research demonstrates just how much progress there has been in making whole grain options more accessible.
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February 2, 2022
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Who’s that grain? Spotlight on Sorghum

Expand your whole grain knowledge and get to know the ancient grain, sorghum!
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January 19, 2022
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Why Scientists See Whole Grains as Key to a Healthy, Sustainable, Culturally Relevant Diet

How can we move towards a more sustainable diet without alienating cultural food preferences? Researchers at The University of Delaware created models to address this dilemma. The key ingredient to their approach? Whole grains!
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January 5, 2022
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Whole Grains with a Mediterranean Flair

With its emphasis on plant-based ingredients, it's no surprise that the Mediterranean Diet celebrates whole grains in a big way. Barley, buckwheat, bulgur, farro, freekeh, millet, oats, brown rice, rye, and spelt form the foundation of Mediterranean whole grain eating...
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December 15, 2021
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Elevate your Holiday Table

In a season where warm, rich, celebratory meals and holiday desserts are the order of the hour, whole grains can not only be incorporated, but can elevate your holiday cooking and baking to a whole other level.
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