College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Angela Tate

  Community Nutrition Instructor
  maniaci8@msu.edu
  517-768-2043
  

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  Lindsey Pung-Terry, MA

  Health and Nutrition Supervising Educator
  pungli@msu.edu
  517-552-6912
  

• Gluten free whole grains

  Published on March 1, 2013
  Including whole grains in your daily diet is important and there are whole grains available without gluten for those with sensitivity or disease.

• Choose healthy grains for a healthy breakfast

  Published on April 16, 2012
  These healthy choices include everything from cereal to muffins to pancakes. With so much variety, there's no excuse for kids and adults NOT to include healthy grains at breakfast.

• Whole grains for breakfast

  Published on March 2, 2012
  Oatmeal can be the perfect breakfast on chilly winter mornings. So can amaranth, farro, quinoa, millet, barley and wheat berries.

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  Whole grain goodness

  Published on December 1, 2014
  The importance of eating whole grains for overall health and recommended daily servings.

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  Meeting grain requirements for your daily diet

  Published on May 22, 2018
  Get creative with your daily diet and find new, fun recipes to meet nutritional daily values.

• Diversify your grains

  Published on September 27, 2012
  Americans might fare better nutritionally with more variety in our whole grain consumption when considering that 55 to 60 percent of our total energy intake daily should come from carbohydrates.

• Child and Adult Food Care Program no longer allows grain-based desserts

  Published on June 15, 2017
  CACFP meal patterns have been revised by the USDA and will go into effect on October 1, 2017. One significant change is the elimination of grain-based desserts from reimbursable foods.

• Grasses and seeds can be nutritious!

  Published on August 28, 2015
  Millet, teff and amaranth are high in fiber and protein and taste good too!

• Label language: Whole grains

  Published on December 16, 2013
  Make at least half your grains whole grains by confirming they are 100 percent whole and not enriched.

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  Tips for storing whole grains

  Published on August 18, 2015
  Keep these nutritious grains fresh by storing them properly.

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  Summer farmers markets

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Benefits to shopping at your local farmers market.

• Saving money on grains and dairy

  Published on July 30, 2013
  Whole grains and dairy – Healthy and cost less

• Healthy food at local convenience stores

  Published on July 22, 2015
  Read the nutrition facts label to find healthy food items at convenience stores.

• Here’s the scoop on wild rice

  Published on January 11, 2013
  Facts and heritage about wild rice.

• Healthy holiday baking: Part 3, healthy cookies and cakes and pie crust flours

  Published on December 15, 2015
  Baking season is upon us. Fresh baked breads, muffins, quick breads, cookies, cakes, and pies can be a highlight of holiday gatherings. This three part series of articles that will assist in making your holiday baking easier and healthier!

• Make the most of your grains

  Published on November 27, 2012
  Feel full and boost energy by incorporating whole grains in your day.