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2 in 5 Consumers Value LOCAL Grains

We teamed up with the Artisan Grain Collaborative and researchers from the College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota to get a clearer picture of how people understand, value, and buy grains.

In our survey of 1,500 U.S. adults, we found that over 40% of consumers value grain products with local grains, and 3 out of 5 consumers believe local grains offer a better benefit to communities than non-local grains do.

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Whole Grain Nutrition

What's the Healthiest Whole Grain?

It’s a question we get time and time again at the Oldways Whole Grains Council. And for a good reason -- there are lots of strong contenders.

THE HEALTHIEST WHOLE GRAIN IS...

Whole Grains Linked with Good Metabolic Health

In this study, researchers reviewed a collection of 25 systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials that addressed the relationship between whole grain consumption and metabolic health. Across the dataset, it was clear that “[whole grain] consumption plays a crucial role in improving key aspects of metabolic health,” especially in diabetes management, cholesterol management, blood pressure management, obesity and inﬂammation.

HERE'S WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS

What do "Pearled" and "Hulled" Mean on Grain Labels?

Find out which terms mean whole grain -- and which don't.

A DIETITIAN EXPLAINS

Buckwheat Recipes

Kasha and Beet Salad with Celery and Feta

Recipe courtesy of Judith Finlayson, from her book “The Complete Whole Grains Cookbook.” Photo by Colin Erricson.

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Buttermilk-Buckwheat Pancakes

An Oldways recipe and photo

Explore Exceptional Food and Art in Madrid

From tapas to olive oil to Velasquez, immerse yourself in the flavors and sights of this beautiful city.

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