Issue: 77
March 2016
whole grain breads
IN THIS ISSUE
TWITTER PARTY
PASTA PAIRINGS
GRAIN BRAIN BENEFITS
RECIPES
DEALS & DISCOUNTS
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FEATURED GRAIN
grain of the month: quinoa   ................................................. 
 
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March is National Nutrition Month, one of our favorite celebrations here at Oldways.

Do you have a pressing nutrition question (like figuring out the difference between whole wheat and whole grain)? Then #AskOldways all month long!



 
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Dear Friends of Whole Grains,

Here at the Oldways Whole Grains Council, we have all hands on deck finishing up preparations for our 5th annual Whole Grain Sampling Day -- a day to get everyone, everywhere, to try more whole grains. Coming on Wednesday, March 30, we encourage you to celebrate this fantastic food group with us by cooking, tasting, Tweeting, and everything in between!

We have many exciting partners working with us this year, such as Cooking Light, Harvard University, and Bob's Red Mill. To find a live event near you, check out our interactive map below (we are adding new events daily), or visit our partner activities webpage.

No event in your area? Plan your own, or celebrate at home by buying a new whole grain or trying a new whole grain recipe! You can also stay connected via social media using #SampleWholeGrains.


#SAMPLEWHOLEGRAINS TWITTER PARTY ON MARCH 30!    


On Whole Grain Sampling Day (Wednesday, March 30) we are hosting a Twitter party from 2:00-3:00PM ET! Join the fun with us at @oldwayspt using the hashtag #SampleWholeGrains. Twitter party participants will even have a chance to win a copy of a new whole grain cookbook!
THE SECRET TO GREAT WHOLE GRAIN PASTA PAIRINGS


Just as certain wines go best with certain dishes, some sauces and toppings are better suited for the heartier flavor of whole grain pasta. Learn more about the tastiest pasta pairings that showcase whole grains here.

"GRAIN BRAIN" PROTECTS AGAINST INFLAMMATION & COGNITIVE DECLINE   
In a study of over 5,000 adults, scientists found that those eating diets high in red and processed meat, peas, legumes (mostly baked beans) and fried food, and lower in whole grains, were more likely to have higher levels of inflammation and accelerated cognitive decline. In fact, whole grains had the strongest link to anti-inflammatory markers among all 37 food groups studied. Learn more here.


SAMPLE A NEW WHOLE GRAIN WITH ONE OF THESE RECIPES

Amaranth with Peppers and Cabbage
The mild heat from the poblano peppers perfectly complements the peppery amaranth grains, but feel free to substitute bell peppers if you prefer..

An Oldways recipe


Mediterranean Breakfast Quinoa with Walnuts, Figs, and Apricots
In this Mediterranean-inspired quinoa recipe, dried fruit and cinnamon contribute all of the sweet taste - no added sugars needed.

An Oldways Recipe, courtesy of Kelly Toups

  
 
Milo (Sorghum) Salad
Sometimes sorghum is called milo, and sometimes milo is called sorghum. Whatever you call it, Jesse's milo salad is a fresh, clean, and delicious dish.

Recipe courtesy of Jesse Cool, from The Oldways Table Book 
 
WHOLE GRAIN SAMPLING DAY DEALS & DISCOUNTS      

Bob's Red Mill
To celebrate Whole Grain Sampling Day, Bob's Red Mill will be doing giveaways every hour on Facebook (/BobsRedMillNaturalFoods), Twitter (@BobsRedMill), and Instagram (@BobsRedMill)! For more details, check in with their social media pages on March 30.

Hodgson Mill
To celebrate Whole Grain Sampling Day, Hodgson Mill will be doing giveaways every hour on Facebook (/HodgsonMill), Twitter (@HodgsonMill), and Instagram (@HodgsonMill) from 9:00am to 5:00pm CT! For more details, check in with their social media pages on March 30.


Lundberg Family Farms
On Whole Grain Sampling Day, Lundberg Family Farms will be giving away 5 Lundberg gift boxes! To enter for a chance to win, simply leave a comment on their Whole Grain Sampling Day Facebook post naming your favorite Lundberg whole grain.


Way Better Snacks
On Whole Grain Sampling Day, Way Better Snacks will be offering 50% OFF all Way Better Snacks purchased on their newly designed website! They will also be offering samples at about 40 different retail locations throughout the country.


 

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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