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by Christy Wilson, RD

I firmly believe the foods we grow up eating are the ones we keep a special and lifelong fondness for. As we age, our palates and preferences for certain flavors may change, but some foods never lose their effect of taking us back “home” in a single bite. For me, that food is tortillas.Read more

The US Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommend we consume six one-ounce servings of grains each day for optimum health. Of those six servings, at least half – or three servings – should come from whole grains. While six servings doesn’t sound like a lot, most Americans, and especially children, fail to come close to meeting the recommendation for whole grains. And some people have trouble identifying healthy grain foods.Read more

As we kick off National Nutrition Month (March), the Wheat Foods Council welcomes guest blogger Sharon Palmer, RD, registered dietitian and author of “The Plant-Powered Diet.” Sharon shares her thoughts about whole grains and heart health.

Eat Your Heart Out!  Feast on Wheat for Heart Health Read more

Another Reason to Include Fortified Wheat Foods:  Folic Acid May Reduce Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders

by Michele Tuttle, MPH, RD

While the complex carbs in bread, rice, and other grain-based foods are known for providing essential fuel the body needs, here’s a new reason for women of childbeRead more

Every week there’s a new “miracle” diet and every year you can’t help but wonder: Is THIS the weight loss diet that will finally work, once and for all?  There are weight loss programs that work, but there many more “fads” out there that will temporarily drop your weight (or perhaps make you sick), only to have the pounds return in a few weeks.  Fad diets are tempting, but like eating a rich dessert when you already have a full stomach:  resist, resist, resist!  In the long run, you will be healthier, thinner andRead more

The Wheat Foods Council wants to help clear up the confusion and set the record straight for sound nutrition science on losing weight – and keeping it off – in combination with ways to eat healthfully. We’re launching our “Busting Fad Diets” Campaign, just in time for the holidays and New Year’s health resolutions.Read more

The Wheat Foods Council took a strong stand against misinformation about wheat that was presented to viewers as fact on last week’s Dr. Oz Show. The segment, entitled “Are You Addicted to Wheat?,” contained a number of inaccuracies and misrepresentations about wheat and wheat foods.

To set the record straight, we sent the following letter to Dr. Oz and the show’s producer:

Wheat Foods Council
51 D Red Fox Lane
Ridgway, CO  81432
Phone: 970.626.9828/Fax: 970. 626.3686

December 5, 2012Read more

November is National Bread Month. In honor of this special occasion, the Wheat Foods Council would like to propose a toast (or, perhaps more fittingly, a piece of toast) to bread. 

Bread is among the most popular, most universal foods in the world. A critical component of diets across the globe, regardless of culture, race or religion, this essential nourishment is consumed in equal parts by the rich and the poor.Read more

Whole grains, whole wheat, enriched grains, high fiber — what are consumers really hungry for? Information that’s easy to digest, for starters.Read more

It's the “dog days” of August so beat the heat with an easy dinner that’s long on taste and short on preparation time.  Look no further than Peanut Noodles with Mango and Watercress.  A sophisticated blend of flavors and textures, this recipe tops the taste chart.  It also makes a beautiful presentation whether your plans call for an elegant dinner for two, a summer picnic, or simply impressing your family.Read more