whole-grain

Triticale - Hybrid Whole Grain

What do you get when you cross two great grains? Triticale is a combination of rye and wheat and what a combination is is. The resulting hybrid grain ... Read More »

Amaranth - Protein Packed Whole Grain

If you're a whole grain purist, you may not think amaranth belongs in the group. While it's not in the same botanical family as most whole grains, it ... Read More »

Bulgar - Don't Miss This Great Whole Grain

When it comes to whole grains, it's great to have variety. I've filled you in on quinoa and barley, and another great grain to try is bulgar. Bulgar ... Read More »

Barley - Versatile Whole Grain Goodness

Whole grains are a nutrition powerhouse. But, for many people, once they venture away from white rice and squishy, refined white bread, they don't get ... Read More »

Quinoa - A Nutty Whole Grain to Try

Your choices for whole grains don't start and stop with whole wheat and brown rice. There's a wide variety of whole grains to enjoy. Quinoa has a ... Read More »

Kids' Worst Health Habits

Kids have many health habits that leave a little to be desired. As health habits spiral downward, childhood obesity and related illnesses are on the ... Read More »

Steal a cookie

Today I had more than bills in my mailbox. When I opened it up, there was a little treat waiting for me. A free cookie, courtesy of Kashi. I love ... Read More »

Try this fresh take on whole grains

I try to incorporate as many whole grains as possible into my family's diet. We always opt for whole-grain pastas, crackers, and most of our cold ... Read More »

Eggs in the morning may help with weight loss

Many studies show that people who eat breakfast have a better chance of losing weight. When you consume a balanced breakfast including foods like ... Read More »

Healthy Recipe: Curried pasta and spinach

Yes, I've heard: white carbs are out, so you can't eat pasta. Well, that's not necessarily true. There are lots of good whole grain pasta options: ... Read More »