Tag Archives: health benefits
The Whole Truth Article Summary
“The Whole Truth” is an article written by Bonnie Liebman and Jayne Hurley. It is very interesting and investigates different titles placed on products to induce consumers to purchase them. For example, they explore “harvest wheat,” “multigrain,” and “whole grain” products. They also looked at products that said they reduced heart disease and cancer, were […]
Grains of Truth Article Summary
Today I read “Grains of Truth” by David L. Katz, the director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center. This article was very funny and satirized all the different diets that are popular right now and claim to be better for our health. Some of the diets included vegan, paleo, low carb, low-glycemic, and others. […]
Great Harvest Bread Company Article Summary
This article is about the Great Harvest Bread Company’s approach to making bread. In the article they state the USDA guidelines definition of whole grains, which is: “whole grains, as well as foods made from them, consist of the entire grain seed, usually called the kernel. The kernel is made of three components – the […]
Weekly Update 8
This week I emailed a few contacts, and read 2 articles and part of a book. I am working on contacting Chef Stephen Boyle, who is the chef for the Ashley Hall cafeteria. I asked him about nutritional guidelines for schools, and whether private schools have to comply with these guidelines. I also asked him […]
Fox News Article Summary
Today I read an article from Fox News titled “What’s In Your Bread? The Facts on Whole Grains.” This article was very informative and gave a few tips to make sure you are eating whole grains. According to the USDA’s 2010 Dietary Guidelines, Americans should eat at least three servings of whole grains per day. […]
QSR Magazine Article Summary
Today I read an interesting article from QSR Magazine, titled “USA Rice Federation Develops Whole-Grain Rice Lineup.” This article explained how the USA Rice Federation is creating new whole-grain rice products, created by U.S. Rice companies. These new products will provide chefs with new healthful menu items. In addition to enriched white and brown rice, […]
Weekly Update 4
This week, I watched a series of Ted talks called “What’s Wrong With What We Eat.” The interviews were very informative and offered shocking statistics about health in America. The participants were Jamie Oliver, Dean Ornish, Louise Fresco, and Mark Bittman. Jamie Oliver spoke about his Food Revolution where he is trying to change school […]
Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods Book Review
This week, I read Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods by the Frank K. Wood and the Editors of FC&A Medical Publishing. The book analyzed chronic diseases and common illnesses, and how you can prevent or overcome these illnesses with food. Whole grains were mentioned specifically for several illnesses including defense against colon cancer, […]
Food Rules Summary and Book Review
This week I read Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual by Michael Pollan. This book provided a lot of information about different diets, obesity, and food rules to shape your diet. He started out describing the Western diet, which typically consists of lots of processed foods and meat, lots of added fat and sugar, lots of […]
Weekly Update 1
This week was my first week back at school, and I can finally say I am used to the schedule! September kicked off Whole Grain Month, so I celebrated by making oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and homemade granola bars! They were both delicious! Also, I read an interesting article by the Harvard School of Public […]
THE HOLY GRAIL OF WHOLE GRAINS 