Did you know today is Whole Grains Sampling Day? I have to admit that I didn’t know such a day a existed until I was contacted by the Whole Grains Council and Oldways and asked to participate! Of course, I agreed. I am always looking for ways to slip new grains into my granola, breads, cookies, etc. The more I can add, the better. Not only do they add great flavor and texture, but they are also packed with health benefits.
Some health benefits include (source: www.wholegrainscouncil.org):
-stroke risk reduced 30-36%
-type 2 diabetes risk reduced 21-30%
-heart disease risk reduced 25-28%
-better weight maintenance
-reduced risk of asthma
-healthier carotid arteries
When they sent me a box of food to review, I was excited to start trying all of them! There were goodies ranging from cookies to crackers to rice to cereal and all kinds of good food!
Some of our favorites included the Nabisco Brown Rice Triscuits, the Popsalot Gourmet Popcorn, Real McCoy’s Snax Rice Puffs, and Goose Valley Natural Products Wild Rice.
I haven’t been able to give this Among Friends baking mix a try yet, but it is going to happen soon!
Think it’s too difficult to buy whole grain foods? Well, it can be as easy as going to the snack aisle at your local grocery store and picking up a box of Wheat Thins! Just making a simple life change of eating 2.5 servings of whole grain foods each day can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease by almost one-quarter. That’s not too difficult to do when you can enjoy whole grains in cereals, cookies, popcorn and chips! Many of which you can find in just about any grocery store you shop at.
If you need some inspiration on the best ways to incorporate whole grains into your diet or tips on cooking different grains, be sure to check out The Whole Grains Council.
Want to try all of the foods that I was sent? The Whole Grain Council and Oldways is giving away a box to one lucky reader! Enter through the widget below for a chance to win!
Disclosure: I received a selection of whole grains to sample but was not compensated for this post. As always, all opinion are 100% my own.
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gala says
I love whole wheat bread
Katie says
Oatmeal, for sure!
Abby says
Late july makes the best chips! I’m obsessed with the sweet potato ones, and love some Mary’s Gone Crackers.
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
What a great giveaway and reminder to us all to get our whole grains in! Thanks for sharing, Jessica.
Jeffrey says
I eat oats the most, everyday for breakfast. I also like to add quinoa and teff, making up a batch of each at the beginning of the week and adding it to my oats just before they are finished cooking.
Krys Seeley says
Whole wheat bread ;}
Natalie S says
I love barley!
RavieNomNoms says
Quinoa!
Tricia j says
Whole wheat.
The Peace Patch says
Quinoa is my current favorite. 🙂
Amy P. says
I love to start my day with oatmeal or steel cut oats!
Ellen says
Oatmeal is by far my favorite way!
latanya says
whole grain bread
Margot C says
These days we love the quinoa
Heather says
Whole grain bread
Earl Handy says
I love anything whole grain and so do my chickens!
Mercedes says
My new favorite whole grain is faro! It is my go-to side dish for dinner!
Amber says
I love steel cut oats
Martha in KS says
I like the versatility of quinoa – so many possibilities!
Joanne says
Yay for whole grains! There are so many fun goodies in here!
Julie says
I love my oatmeal, but love to try new grains, too.
Erin says
The jam bars look so good!
David says
My favorite products made with whole grains are cereals. Various brands advertise their cereals as whole grain, even the larger makers. I eat a bowl every morning.
Anna (Hidden Ponies) says
Great post and giveaway! I have to go with oats, I love them every which way 🙂
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Lately I am completely hooked on farro! What a great date to celebrate.
rachel says
I like quinoa and barley!
Christine says
If I have to pick one I guess it would be popcorn. But I eat quite a lot of quinoa and whole wheat.
Karen D says
I probably use brown rice or whole wheat the most. Really like einkorn and quinoa also.