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Barley: A tasty alternative to rice

(HealthDay)—Looking for a simple yet delicious way to enjoy whole grains? Start with nutritious, easy-to-cook barley, a great swap for processed grains like white rice.

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Sweet, healthier treats from your stand mixer

(HealthDay)—Are you in the mood to mix up something sinful, but don't want to wreck your healthy eating plans? Use a stand mixer to do the heavy blending and whipping for three better-for-you treats.

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Try this whole-grain lemony quick bread

(HealthDay)—If you love quick breads but crave a healthier treat, this lighter take on Grandma's traditional recipe serves up a lemony lift. And because it calls for whole grains, dried fruit and nuts, it's packed with ...

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The foods that schools wanted exempt from whole-grain rule

The Trump administration recently rolled back a rule that said foods like bread and pasta have to be made with whole grains. Before the rule was relaxed, schools needed temporary waivers to serve foods like white rice, which ...

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Mayo Clinic minute: Sifting through flour options

"Flour is the sifted meal from grains, nuts, seeds and legumes," says Anya Guy, a Mayo Clinic dietitian. "That's why there can be a lot of variety of flour in the grocery store."

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Quinn on Nutrition: What's in your lunch bag?

I have to admit I was pretty proud of myself when I unpacked the leftovers from my lunch bag this week. Almost by accident, what I had pulled out of the fridge as I ran out of the house turned out to be a fairly balanced ...

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3 tips for a better, easier breakfast in bed on Mother's Day

Breakfast in bed is a love language in our home. Anytime there is a special occasion to celebrate—a birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, whatever—the rest of the family follows an unspoken agreement to meet early in ...

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USDA delays whole grains requirement for schools

The Agriculture Department will allow some schools to delay adding more whole grain foods to meals this year, responding to criticism from school nutrition officials and Congress.

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