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January 5, 2022
Barley Salad

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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December 1, 2021
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Whole Grains are a Key Component of a Heart-Healthy Diet, Says American Heart Association

On November 2, 2021, the American Heart Association (AHA) updated their dietary guidance for the first time in 15 years. Not surprisingly, whole grains remain a key feature of a heart-healthy diet.
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November 24, 2021
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Regenerative Agriculture and Whole Grains: Two Climate-Friendly Paths Forward

Climate change and global warming are issues that demand innovation and a rethinking of the status quo at just about every level.
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November 3, 2021
Whole Grains: Its time to act for you and the planet! Join us November 16, 9.30ET

Join the International Celebration of Whole Grains

November brings with it a noticeable hum of excitement in the global whole grain community as International Whole Grain Day approaches! This year, the WGI International Whole Grain Day celebration focuses on why choosing whole grains is good for you, and for the planet.
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October 20, 2021
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Whole Foods Market Named These Whole Grains a Top Trend for 2022

Whole Foods Market announced their list of upcoming 2022 food trends this week, and we’re especially excited to see that “Grains that Give Back” is highlighted as a top trend to watch. Find out how to try this trend yourself and which whole grains to shop for.
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October 13, 2021
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Increasing Whole Grain Intake = Enormous Healthcare Savings

New research demonstrates that an increase in average whole grain consumption could significantly reduce the risk of chronic disease as well as all the associated healthcare costs.
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September 15, 2021
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Whole Grains in a Flash! Quick cooking options for your Whole Grains Month Celebrations

It is always inspiring when a meal containing healthy whole grains comes together in a flash, so what better time than Whole Grains Month to introduce the world of quick-cooking whole grains?
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September 1, 2021
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Our 2nd Annual Grainie Awards Begin Today!

Don’t miss the year’s most spelt-acular event.
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August 18, 2021
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The Myth of the Wheat Belly: Research on Whole Grains and Waist Size

Fad diets that drastically cut food groups (like whole grains!) and attempt to reshape your physique for the sake of vanity may not have your body’s best interest in mind. Research demonstrates that people who eat more whole grains tend to have smaller waist sizes and less visceral fat (the type of...
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August 4, 2021
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How the Pandemic Has Impacted Consumer Habits and Whole Grain Consumption

The data of the past 18 months paints an interesting picture of American purchasing habits and preferences. There are always changes in data from one year to the next, but this was no ordinary year. So much about our lives have changed, including how and what we eat.
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July 28, 2021
Top Two Reasons for Choosing Whole Grains

Six Key Findings from the 2021 Whole Grains Consumer Insights Survey

Did you know that consumption of whole grains has risen because of the pandemic? Or that the number of consumers who choose whole grains for their environmental benefits is on the rise? The results of the 2021 Whole Grains Consumer Insights Survey are in.
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