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By: 20 Minute Whole Grains | Nourish Network

20 Minute Whole Grains | Nourish Network — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:02:45 +0000

[…] Learn more hereAlready a member? Login here.20 Minute Whole GrainsBy Lia Huber I talk a lot about whole grains. And when I do, people often scrunch up their noses and ask, “but don’t whole grains take a lot […]

By: Nourish Network 3 Ways to Make Fresh Fast During the Back-to-School Rush

Nourish Network 3 Ways to Make Fresh Fast During the Back-to-School Rush — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:13:01 +0000

[…] up a batch of whole grains. There’s a whole world to explore when it comes to whole grains, but it helps to have some […]

By: Nourish Network Back to School: Grow Food

Nourish Network Back to School: Grow Food — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:02:35 +0000

[…] Whole Grains — In contrast to breads, crackers and pasta made from refined wheat flour, which can cause blood sugar levels to spike (and, in response, insulin and adrenaline levels) because our bodies absorb it so quickly, pasta made from whole grain uses all three parts—endosperm, germ and bran—to provide protein, micronutrients and fiber in a much healthier package. It might take a period of turned up noses, but kids’ palates can adapt. Look for whole grain breads and crackers with a fine crumb to start to make the transition easier. And remember, corn chips and corn tortillas count too! […]

By: The Last Supper … A Sign of Supersizing? | Nourish Network

The Last Supper … A Sign of Supersizing? | Nourish Network — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:45:13 +0000

[…] after eating less food, make an effort to include fiber-rich foods—like lentils, vegetables and whole grains—which keep us full […]

By: Get a New Grain: Oats | Nourish Network

Get a New Grain: Oats | Nourish Network — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:52:52 +0000

[…] flattened, as is instant oatmeal, only cut into smaller pieces. All of these forms of oats have the three beneficial whole grain parts intact; the texture is all that differs. But beware; instant oatmeal does often come with added […]

By: Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal with Toasted Pecans | Nourish Network

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal with Toasted Pecans | Nourish Network — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:40:43 +0000

[…] pleasure though, this dish is super-healthy too. It’s loaded with fiber from the pumpkin and whole grain goodness from the […]

By: Nourish Network » Know Your White from Your Wheat

Nourish Network » Know Your White from Your Wheat — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:22:25 +0000

[…] Whole grains (pictured in brown) These are grains—either in whole form; cracked or crushed; or ground into a flour—that have all three parts of the kernel intact. (for more on what these parts do for us, read Gotta Get Your Grains) […]

By: Nourish Network » Get a New Grain: Wheat Berries

Nourish Network » Get a New Grain: Wheat Berries — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:52:59 +0000

[…] the kernel, not a refining process. Confusing, I know, but “white wheat” berries or flour are whole grain products with all three parts of the kernel intact while “white flour” is processed flour with […]

By: Nourish Network » Teach What You Know

Nourish Network » Teach What You Know — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:40:53 +0000

[…] something valuable. Sure there are thousands of people out there who can speak intelligently about whole grains or why wild Alaskan salmon is a sustainable pick. But each of us presents the information in our […]

By: Nourish Network » Get a New Grain: Farro

Nourish Network » Get a New Grain: Farro — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:15:53 +0000

[…] if you’d like to learn more about why they’re so dang good for you, you can read “Gotta Get Your Grains“), but rather to get you acquainted grain by grain–with how they look, how to cook […]