Add Whole Grains

The fourth challenge is to eat three more servings of whole grains each day. We clarify the definitions and decode the labels so you will know exactly what you're eating and, well, approximately how much. Is "brown" bread whole-grain? Well, sometimes...

All About Whole Grains

Don’t know barley from bulgur? Here’s a guide to versatile grains, from amaranth to wheat berries.

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner , Text: Deborah Madison

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All About Grains

Most of us know that grains are good for us but have difficulty naming more than two or three. And if the most common side dishes you serve with chicken are pasta and potatoes, maybe a lesson in grains is in order. Here, we offer some simple recipes and tips on where to find and how to cook grains, and explore a few of the most versatile—from the everyday (wheat) to the exotic (quinoa).