Grains and Pastas
Barley: The Superfood Grain
I often forget about barley as a whole grain choice. We often think about barley as peasant food or that mystery grain found in some soups. But, barley has many nutritional benefits and can be easily used in everyday cooking....
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Sprouted Grain Bread or Whole Grain Bread?
So the last couple trips to the grocery store I've bought sprouted bread instead of the normal whole grain bread I usually buy. Sprouted grain bread seems like it's gaining popularity, but I wanted to see if it's really more...
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How to Reap the Amazing Benefits of Lentils
Lentils, where have you been hiding all my life? Over the last six months, I've discovered how awesome lentils are and have begun including them as a big part of my healthy eating lifestyle. They taste great, are very nutritious,...
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Flaxseed: Food for Weight Loss
Flaxseed is one of the most ancient useful seeds in the history of Earth and was originally used to make fibers for linens. Fiber is the main carbohydrate source in flaxseed so no wonder it is so tough and fibrous!...
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New Superfood: Chia Seeds?
Chia seeds -- yep, the same ones that will eventually grow into one of those goofy chia pets if you encourage them--are being called the newest Superfood. Are they any good for you? And what the heck do you...
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How To Find Healthier Pasta
WebMD have compared various brands of pasta - in particular those that use whole wheat and have a higher fiber content. Whole wheat pastas are made from durum wheat. Durum is the second-most widely cultivated wheat species (after common...
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The Shocking Truth About How Much Corn You Eat
When I think of corn - I think of a tasty cob - freshly picked at the height of summer. If only it was really like that. Corn (Zea Mays) is actually a major ingredient in a phenomenal number...
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Whole Grain White Bread: Is It Good?
Newspapers across the country are reporting on the latest white bread to hit the shelves. Whole grain white bread that is. Sounds like an oxymoron to me. The bread is one of many products based on a "new" grain: ConAgra...
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