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1 What's With All the Different Kinds of Oats?
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2 Food Review: Back to Nature Classic Granola
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3 Which Foods Are Whole Grain?
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4 Healthy Eating Tip: Eat at Least 3 Different Whole Grains Daily
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5 Snack Attack: Walnut Raisin Oatmeal
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6 Healthy Eating Tip: Cook Whole Grains in Juice
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7 Make Baked Goods Healthier With Whole Grains
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8 Does Beano Prevent the Gas We Pass?
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9 Healthy Eating Tip: Cook Two Whole Grains Together
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10 Better Brown Rice: Tips to Making the Perfect Pot
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11 Millet: Not Just "For The Birds"
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13 Banish That Belly in 3 Easy Steps
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14 Millet or Rice?
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15 5 Grains You Should Be Cooking With
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16 Warm Up With Winter Quinoa Recipes
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18 Got the Brown Rice Blahs? 5 Nutritious Alternatives
I'm a whole grain junkie. Check my pantry; I have at least five on hand at all times. I get a little crazy with my grains, too, and instead of cooking quinoa all by its lonesome self, I mix in another grains, like millet. The combo takes your taste buds on a flavorful ride. And if you're not a fan of a grain's texture, say the chewiness of barley, adding in another grain can disguise the texture Read more
Yogurt with fruit and cereal was my go-to breakfast over the past couple months, but now that it's chillier, I crave cupping my hands around a steaming bowl of warm creaminess. Aside from the traditional bowl of oatmeal, you can get creative with other whole grains for breakfast. Preparing the grains the night before saves time in the morning. Plus the fiber of whole grains is so filling, you Read more
You know what 100 calories of fresh fruit look like and 100 calories of Summer veggies too, but now that cooler weather is around the corner, it's time for warm whole grains. Keep reading to find out what 100 calories of your favorite whole grain looks like. *All measurements are based on dry, uncooked grains (grains may expand up to double their size when cooked). The red bowl shown in the Read more
If you're still filling your pantry with refined grains like white rice and white flour, think about instead adding a few whole grains into the mix. Whole grains are grains that are just that — whole. While refined grains are stripped of their bran and germ, whole grains still have all their parts intact. Whether it's brown rice, quinoa, oatmeal, or buckwheat, we can't stop cooking with whole Read more
My go-to weeknight meal often features a side of brown rice. It's versatile and more nutritious than white rice and is easy to throw in a rice cooker or boil away on the stove while I'm preparing the main course. But sometimes a dinner calls for a few other nutritional powerhouses. The next time you find yourself in the mood for something that can cook quickly in boiling water, try these Read more
Belly bulge. Muffin top. Love handles. There are a lot of names for that extra jiggle in the middle. Instead of nicknaming belly fat, let's get rid of it! And while having a flat, toned stomach may seem like a quest for the Holy Grail, it's not. First you need to understand why you have belly fat. After that, follow these three basic tips to banish it for good. Eat the right foods. Having a Read more
I can't get enough of quinoa. I love its nutty flavor and crunchy flavor, but best of all, it's good for the body. And what's really great about the grain is how adaptable it is. You can use it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it pairs with fruits and vegetables from every season. Here are some great flavor combinations that put quinoa together with Winter's finest produce. I'll definitely be Read more
We know that brown rice has got the whole-grain goods that make it healthier than white rice. Earlier in the Summer I shared how I've been incorporating more brown rice into my meals instead of just white. A reader shared that she was having a problem making the perfect pot. "I've tried mixing the two, but it seems like brown rice needs longer to cook and is always crunchier than the white rice Read more
This weekend was all about baking. My stand mixer was in constant rotation as I made pizza dough, bread, cookies, and pie crust. And while I can't get enough of baked goods made with whole grains, the mister is not a fan. To avoid a showdown in the kitchen, I've been mixing whole grain flour into everyday all-purpose flour. It's a win-win: I get the added nutrition, and the mister won't complain Read more
Sushi has to be my favorite late-night post-workout meal — I love the taste of fresh tuna with a nice kick of heat from wasabi. But since I don't like how nori tastes, I've been limited to nigiri sushi, which is a thin slice of raw fish placed on a bit of sushi rice. My cravings for a hand roll led me to making my own sushi at home. Not only is it cheaper, it's much healthier too. Following Read more
