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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.

• Still looking for ways to make half your daily grains whole grains?

  Published on March 14, 2014
  You may not have considered these creative and tasty ways to implement whole grains in your daily eating habits.

• Healthy food at local convenience stores

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

• Making half your grains whole is healthy and delicious

  Published on February 16, 2012
  The USDA recommends that half of the grains we eat be whole. Here are some tips to achieve this.

• Vary your whole grains

  Published on January 31, 2013
  Trying new and different whole grain foods adds interest and flavor to meals and snacks.

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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

• 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.

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  Dry oatmeal needs careful handling

  Published on January 26, 2017
  Oatmeal is made from a whole grain that needs a bit of careful handling. Learn about the different kinds of oatmeal and how to properly handle them.

• What’s the fuss about whole grains?

  Published on October 9, 2012
  Whole grains are an important part of a balance diet. So, what is the difference between a whole grain and a refined grain? What are some examples of whole grains?

• Managing weight with whole grains

  Published on December 26, 2013
  Research shows that consuming while grains may help with weight management.

• 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!

• 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.

• 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.

• Healthy holiday baking: Part 2, healthy muffins and quick bread 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!

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  What changes are coming to the Nutrition Facts label?

  Published on December 20, 2016
  Find out what specifically is changing on the food label and why.

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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.