February is Black History Month, bringing us together to recognize the history, resilience, and contributions of Black communities. We see the connection between food and culture clearly through the role of whole grains in African and African diaspora culinary traditions.

Whole grains are in the news more than ever these days and we are eager to help newcomers and long-time enthusiasts alike as they discover even more reasons to love this food group. Whole Day for Whole Grain is a celebration of foods that fuel us, connect us to longstanding culinary traditions, and support healthier choices from morning to night.

Early-onset colorectal cancer is on the rise. The good news is that existing research has provided us with the first few steps to mitigate disease risk. And one of these levers is probably already in your pantry.