Whole Grains

10 Overrated Health Foods

Darya Pino, Ph.D | Posted 05.30.2012

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Darya Pino, Ph.D

Like it or not, we tend to believe whatever we are exposed to in the media and in advertisements. In nutrition, this usually means that as a society we all follow the same diet fads, glorifying some foods over others in the quest for better health.

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Taste Test: Is There Any Whole Grain Pasta That Tastes Good?

Kitchen Daily | Posted 03.09.2012

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If you're trying to make small changes to your diet to skew a little healthier, buying whole wheat pasta is a good place to start. Sure, traditional p...

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The Important Message One Little Stamp Is Trying To Tell You

Kitchen Daily | Posted 03.08.2012

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Whether you're casually browsing the supermarket aisles or you're on a pointed mission to get everything on your list, you're probably not going to ta...

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Sprouted Grains: You Want Me To Eat What?!

Kitchen Daily | Posted 03.07.2012

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Health advisors have long been telling us that we need to switch from processed carbohydrates to whole grains. Saying goodbye to white bread and white...

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Whole Grains In Food: Just A Big Fraud, Like Some People

The Huffington Post | Lindsay | Posted 02.14.2012

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Michael F. Jacobson of the Center for Science in the Public Interest reminded us of some veeeery interesting information Tuesday. He notes that some f...

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Biggest Nutrition Traps, Part 2: Quality vs. Quantity

Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN, CNS | Posted 04.02.2012

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Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN, CNS

In my last post, I talked about the all-important difference between natural and healthy. People often make the mistake of thinking that something is good for you just because it's all-natural or organic. Today, I want to focus on a different nutritional blind-spot: quality vs. quantity.

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6 Healthy Carbs To Keep In Your Diet

EatingWell | Posted 04.01.2012

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EatingWell

I've never been a fan of low-carb diets: Our bodies and our brains need carbohydrates to work effectively. Of course, not all carbohydrates are created equal. Here are six "great" carbs to keep in your diet.

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Steer Clear of Refined Sugar and White Flour

Carolyn Anderson | Posted 03.24.2012

Read More: Processed Food, Whole Foods, Cancer Prevention, Whole Grains, Healthy, Sugar, Cancer, Healthy Living News
Carolyn Anderson

There is evidence that we can help strengthen the body's defenses against cancer by diet and exercise changes. The problem is that the things we should omit from our diets are often things that we enjoy, things that taste good and things that we have on a regular basis.

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5 Food Labels That Mean Nothing

Organic Authority.com | Posted 03.13.2012

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Organic Authority.com

While certain words and phrases such as "Low Sodium" or "Certified USDA Organic" are regulated and certified by government agencies, most are not -- and it's up to the consumer to read between the lines in order to find something healthy to eat.

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9 Great Winter Grains

Food52 | Posted 03.07.2012

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Food52

The new year has passed, and we're now in detox mode. Resolution mode. Eating more whole grains, happily, falls into these categories.

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Scientists Try To Craft Tasty Whole Wheat Cookies

Posted 12.21.2011

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Everyone's trying to eat more whole wheat these days -- anything to make Michelle Obama and your doctor happy. The brunt of the effort to eat more who...

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Brown Sugar Sorghum Muffins & Yoga Nonsense

Emily Franklin | Posted 02.04.2012

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Emily Franklin

So, I'm a semi-recent yoga convert. And while I am grateful for the practice and enjoy my flexibility, I have some issues.

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Rethinking Grain-Based Carbohydrates Part II

Georgianna Donadio, MSc, Ph.D., D.C. | Posted 01.07.2012

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Georgianna Donadio, MSc, Ph.D., D.C.

For those of us who cannot or do not choose to consume animal products, the use of sprouted grains becomes an essential part of a vegan or strictly vegetarian diet.

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Whole Grain Baked Goods That Are Good For You

Kitchen Daily | Posted 11.16.2011

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We've all heard that whole grains are good for us. But oftentimes all the proselytizing is just plain confusing. And you're still left wondering why w...

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Liven Up Weekdays With Grain Salads For Lunch

Kitchen Daily | Posted 11.19.2011

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Boring lunch no more! If you're sick of the same old lunch, try a hearty grain salad. These salads are not only great to eat, they're good for you too...

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What the Heck Is ... Quinoa?

Kitchen Daily | Joseph Erdos | Posted 12.24.2011

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The name may sound totally alien, but quinoa has been around for centuries. You've probably heard of it before or seen it in health food stores, but d...

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EXPLAINED: What's A Whole Grain -- And What's Not

Neil Zevnik | Posted 11.16.2011

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Neil Zevnik

If you're anything like me, your notion of exactly what constitutes a "whole grain" (as opposed to what, a "partial grain" or a "half-hearted grain"?) is seriously fuzzy.

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A Plate From the USDA With a Tastier Way to See More Nutritious Eating

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 08.06.2011

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Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week officially and finally scrapped its food pyramid -- an explanation for nutrition that could be as elusive to decipher as the riddle of the Sphinx.

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Marcus Samuelsson: How American Farm Policy Affects People Worldwide

Marcus Samuelsson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Marcus Samuelsson

Our current model is unsustainable, from growth of the kernels to the price on the stock ticker. And it doesn't just affect U.S. farming and policy, it affects farmers throughout the world.

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Meatless Monday: Fun With Farro

Ellen Kanner | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ellen Kanner

What is "natural flavoring?" Quite often it's a marketing gimmick designed to get you to believe a product is pure and healthful. The truth is, accor...

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Organic Whole Wheat Pasta Taste Test Results!

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.25.2011

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Maria Rodale

One of the most important things I try to do here at Maria's Farm Country Kitchen is to make things like cooking--and organic living--simple and easy,...

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9 Most Misleading Food Labels (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Travis Walter Donovan | Posted 05.25.2011

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We believe in helping consumers make good choices about what they are eating, for themselves and the environment. Unfortunately, many food companies u...

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Recipe! Farro with Sausage

Mary Ann Esposito | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mary Ann Esposito

Crossposted from: The Ciao Italia Blog Have you tried farro? Lots of people are just discovering the wholesomeness of this ancient grain as it makes ...

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Forget 'Stone-Ground' and 'Multi-Grain': For Health and Taste, the Right Answer Is 'Whole Grain'

Jesse Kornbluth | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jesse Kornbluth

What do you gain when all three parts of a grain -- bran, germ and endosperm -- are present in a bread, cereal, cake or muffin?

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Go For The Grains

Mary Ann Esposito | Posted 11.17.2011

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Mary Ann Esposito

As Olympic fever has captured our attention and beautifully distracted us from the woes of winter, I got to thinking about what these super athletes e...

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