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Grains

The huge diversity of grains ensures making at least half your grains whole can be both fun and tasty! Grains are one of the five food groups and are considered an important building block of a healthy diet. Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or other cereal grain is […]

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Amaranth

Amaranth is a tall, bushy plant with edible leaves and brightly colored flowers. It is not a “true” cereal grain, but has a similar nutritional profile to other grains, with several additional benefits.  Why Eat Amaranth? Amaranth is a good source of protein and is high in the amino acid lysine, […]