Issue: 78
April 2016
whole grain breads
IN THIS ISSUE
SPROUTED GRAINS
QUINOA GROWERS
HEART HEALTH
RECIPES
NEW APP
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Get your whole grain crackers on deck -- On Saturday, April 16 we are celebrating Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day!

At hundreds of retailers around the world, customers can learn more about the old ways of food preservation and production, as well as sample some truly top-knotch cheese. Learn more here.


 
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Dear Friends of Whole Grains,

We had a blast celebrating the 5th Annual Whole Grain Sampling Day with all of you this year! Nearly everywhere people went on March 30, there was encouragement to try more whole grains -- from the 70+ supermarket samplings across the US and Canada, to workplace potlucks and cooking classes.

On social media, nearly a dozen leading whole grain manufacturers, (including Bob's Red Mill, Hodgson Mills, and Lundberg Farms) offered generous product giveaways, and national restaurant chains, like Maggiano's, Corner Bakery Café, and California Pizza Kitchen, took to Twitter to nudge customers towards their whole grain offerings. In fact, thanks to all of the media buzz, the #SampleWholeGrains hashtag reached over 2 million accounts at its height.

For a behind the scenes look at how we celebrated our favorite holiday, be sure to check out our Whole Grain Sampling Day recap blog post. We hope that the excitement inspires you to make sampling new whole grains part of your regular routine, and not just a once a year affair!
PICK UP THE QUINOA, PUT DOWN THE GUILT? 

Wondering how our obsession with quinoa affects the Bolivian farmers who grow it? Get the inside scoop here.

UPDATE ON WHOLE GRAINS & HEART HEALTH   
In a new study, adults consuming the most whole grains per day had a 25-27% lower risk of having a heart attack over 13 years than those eating the least, with each 25g serving of daily whole grains linked with a 12-13% lower risk of a heart attack. Learn more here.
WHOLE GRAINS ARE IN VOGUE   
Find out which heritage whole grains Vogue editors are  swooning over in this April Vogue article.
WHOLE GRAIN RECIPES

Sprouted Coconut Waffles
These waffles feature April's Whole Grain of the Month, and are the perfect opportunity to experiment with sprouted grain flours.

Recipe courtesy of Jamie Quinn, author of Essential Eating Sprouted Baking





Barley Basil Risotto with Fresh Asparagus and Corn
Showcase one of spring's finest vegetables, asparagus, with this barley based risotto .

Recipe courtesy of Kathyrn Conrad, WCG advisor

 

Asian Inspired Tabouli Salad
Toss this unusual (but easy to make!) dressing on any of your favorite whole grains, then add veggies for an easy, hearty salad.

Recipe courtesy of Sunnyland Mills
 
NEWS FROM OUR FRIENDS       

NEW APP HELPS KIDS EAT HEALTHY
FoodLeap is a new gaming app (iPhone, iPad) from The National Restaurant Association and SuperKids Nutrition. The app was created to help kids understand the benefits of making healthful choices, and to bring attention to the Kids LiveWell program, which offers healthful children's menu items at 150 restaurant brands representing 42,000 restaurant locations across the nation. Download the app here.
 

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

Kelly Toups, MLA, RD, LDN                                   
Program Director                                                      
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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