Tag Archives: grain
Grab the Quinoa! Ancient Grains are Making a Comeback
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student What are ancient grains? Ever since it became cool to eat carb-less diets grains have been getting a bad rap. Recently, there has been a rise in gluten-free options while people … Continue reading
Eat Your Grains
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern This is the third installment of a series Part 1: Eat Your Veggies Part 2: Eat Your Fruits Some people are afraid to cook with grains. They aren’t sure what pairs well … Continue reading
What makes a grain whole?
By Laura Slatalla, Arizona State University Nutrition Student You hear it all the time: eat whole grain. But, what is it really? A whole grain contains three key components: the germ, the bran, and the endosperm. The bran contains the … Continue reading
Yum! Gluten-Free Almond Muffins made with Coconut flour
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Arizona State University Nutrition Student For those sensitive to this duel protein, gluten has become a feared substance around the country and here in Arizona over the past few years. Gluten is a part of most … Continue reading
Fun Facts about Oatmeal
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern January is a transition time for a lot of people. It is the beginning of the New Year, so resolutions are still going strong and everyone is making those changes in their lives … Continue reading