Issue: 70
August 2015
whole grain breads
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Dear Friends of Whole Grains,

Whether sipping on iced beverages, or enjoying weekends at the pool and beach, August is full of reminders that water is a cherished resource.

Did you know that it takes over twenty times as much water to produce one food calorie from beef as it does to produce one calorie of grains? Reduce your contribution to drought by making hardy whole grains the foundation of your meals. Many lesser-known whole grains (like teff and millet) are especially tolerant to extreme weather,  compared to more common crops. To learn more about the water footprint of different foods, check out our full blog post.

Grain based meals don't have to be served piping hot. Cool off this summer with Chilled Avocado and Red Quinoa Soup (featured below) or a cold bowl of whole grain cereal, or re purpose leftovers into a chilled grain salad (perfect for both summer picnics and school lunchboxes).

UPCOMING EVENTS        

Starting September 1, we'll be celebrating Whole Grains Month with a month long Instagram contest!

For resources to help plan & promote a Whole Grains Month event, contact Kelly Toups at [email protected].
WHOLE GRAINS FOR LONGER LIVES    

A July 2015 study in the British Journal of Nutrition adds to the growing body of evidence that whole grains are linked with longer lives!

To learn more about the study, and other related research on whole grains and longevity, see here.
PALEO MAN PROBABLY ATE CARBS, TOO     

Think that early humans just ate meat and berries? Think again! New research shows that carbohydrates (like whole grains) were important to our brain development millions of years ago. Click here to learn more.
END OF SUMMER WHOLE GRAIN RECIPES


This refreshing summer soup mixes two great Latin American flavors: avocados and quinoa.
Courtesty of InHarvest




Yellow Squash with Wild Rice Yellow Squash Stuffed with Saffron Rye Berries

This stuffed squash is elegant enough for a special dinner yet simple enough for weeknights. Plus, it features rye, the Whole Grain of the Month!
Courtesy of Sharon Palmer, from
Plant Powered for Life 



Summer Veggies, Sausage, and Brown Rice Spaghetti 
This flavorful pasta meal makes great use of the summer garden bounty. 
Courtesy of Heidi Gordon, Jovial Foods 
NEWS FROM OUR FRIENDS 

Healthy Dining has teamed up with foodtweeks!  Now when you make simple healthy tweeks to your meals you're also donating to food banks in your area! Learn more at http://ow.ly/QxpaD

 
It's not too late to contribute to nutrition research! Visit http://ow.ly/OsdOn by August 31, 2015 to complete the (10-15 min) survey.


 Jovial is currently offering Einkorn: The Cookbook for $18.75 (25% off list price) if you order online.

 

Best regards from all of us at the  Oldways Whole Grains Council,  

Kelly Toups, MLA, RD, LDN                                   
Program Manager                                                        
Oldways  /  Whole Grains Council       

Cynthia Harriman
 
Director of Food and Nutrition Strategies
Oldways  /  Whole Grains Council  
  
Harley Songin                                   
Stamp Program Manager                                                        
Oldways  /  Whole Grains Council          

 


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