Whole grains such as oats, quinoa, and brown rice can support a healthy heart by lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol. They also provide fiber for a healthy gut.

When we imagine local food, we might picture sun-ripened Jersey tomatoes or a table of produce at the weekend farmers market. But what about the bread for our sandwiches, the oats in our granola, or ...

Grains provide a healthy dose of fiber, protein, vitamins and antioxidants, as well as carbohydrates, the body's primary fuel supply. The key is choosing whole grains over those that are refined.

(BPT) – As most Americans have heard by now, whole grains are good for us – dietary guidance tells us to “make half our grains whole,” cereal boxes and bread bags tout their whole grain goodness, and ...

For years we've been told "carbs are bad," but that's really painting with a broad brush, don't you think? Sure, pasta for every meal might not do wonders for your waistline, but if you're eating the ...

No idea? You re not alone. The health benefits of whole grains are highly touted, from reducing heart-disease risk to maintaining a healthy weight. A new wave of whole-grain foods from Fig Newtons to ...

Ellie cooks with grains, including many that offer alternatives to people with allergies. Intrigued by those exotic grains that have popped up on your grocer's shelves, but don't know where to start?

Want to lose weight, help your heart or just feel better? Then choose whole grains when shopping in the commissary. Eating as little as 2½ servings of whole grains daily has been found to reduce the ...

For years Kim Boyce, a pastry chef who sifted and stirred her way through some of Los Angeles' best kitchens, from Wolfgang Puck's Spago to Nancy Silverton's Campanile, only worked in white. White ...

A good grain bowl is only as good as its add-ins. Give your quinoa, bulgur, farro, rice, and barley the love it deserves with these 28 healthy and easy toppings, mix-ins, and dressings. Sweet and ...