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December 5, 2018
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White Whole Wheat Flour, Whole Grains, and Delicious School Lunches that Meet Government Criteria

Hard work and innovation ensure the success of whole grain rich school meals.
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November 28, 2018
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5 Favorite Whole Grain Recipes from Bob's Red Mill

This month marks 40 years since Bob Moore and his wife Charlee bought an abandoned Oregon mill and started producing whole grain products. Today, the company is a vocal supporter of whole grains, and a great source of cooking and recipe inspiration here at the Whole Grains Council.
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November 21, 2018
sorghum fried rice

Whole Grains as Traditional, Sustainable, and Authentic: Highlights from our Seattle Whole Grains Conference

Explore a few of the many interesting trends and ideas highlighted at our 2018 Seattle Whole Grains Conference.
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October 24, 2018
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Whole Grains Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Today, in honor of National Breast Cancer Month, the Whole Grains Council highlights recent research that sheds light on the impact whole grains can have on breast cancer risk.
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October 10, 2018
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What Makes Oldways Conferences Special

For more than 25 years, our conferences have been praised for offering a unique mix of delicious food, cutting-edge science, and personal interaction. Find out what makes our conferences so special, and see what we have in store for you in Seattle next month!
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September 26, 2018
Freekeh Soup with Shrimp and Dates

Use Whole Grains to Elevate the Flavor of Your Favorite Fall Soup

With farmers markets chock full of colorful squashes, carrots, cabbage, and cauliflower, making whole-grain-and-vegetable soups is a really simple, delicious way to embrace the fall season.
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September 19, 2018
Maria Speck with a Grain Mill

Fresh Milling: A Conversation with Grain Guru Maria Speck

Just as freshly ground coffee beans can add more depth and flavor to your morning brew, while protecting against unpleasant bitterness, freshly milled grains can add a similar benefits package to your whole grain baked goods.
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September 12, 2018
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Our 2018 Consumer Survey Results Are Here… and the Momentum toward Whole Grains is Stronger than Ever

What do Americans know about whole grains? As more people make the switch from refined grains to whole, what motivates them – or holds them back? Have they heard of sorghum, farro, teff? Which grains do they love the most? Our survey answers those questions and more!
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September 5, 2018
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Bringing the Mill to the Farm - legacy and sustainability in central arkansas

The Ralston family has been working American soil for 10 generations. With one foot proudly rooted in their family’s legacy, the Ralstons have taken a bold step into the future.
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August 22, 2018
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Megan Gordon on Why Seattle is a Whole Grain Enthusiast's Paradise

Few regions know whole grains better than the Pacific Northwest. In preparation for our upcoming Whole Grains Council conference in Seattle, we spoke with local grain guru, Megan Gordon.
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August 8, 2018
Bowl of oatmeal with bananas and blueberries

Healthy carbs starved of attention in keto diet

From vegan to paleo, it is hard to find a successful lifestyle where unrefined, healthy carbohydrates like fruit, legumes, whole grains, and vegetables do not play an important role. There is no single dietary villain or savior – a healthy diet includes countless different foods and nutrients.
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July 25, 2018
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Singapore’s Health Promotion Board Emphasizes Whole Grain Options

Faced with rapidly rising rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes, the Singaporean government’s Health Promotion Board has been working hard to promote a major shift toward whole grains in a country where white rice and refined grain noodles make up a huge part of the average consumer diet.
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