Diets low in whole grains are recognised as the leading dietary risk factor for ill-health, disability, and early death in Europe.
Eating more whole grains lowers our risk of developing non-communicable diseases, such as colorectal cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. Despite these well-documented health benefits, EU overall whole grain intake remains very low.
Whole grains refer to cereal grains that contain all three parts of the entire cereal grain (kernel): the bran, the germ, and the endosperm.
Examples of whole grains include whole wheat, brown rice, bulgur, millet, oatmeal, quinoa, whole rye, and many more!
They’re a good source of vitamins & minerals
They’re high in dietary fibre
They help reduce our disease risk
They’re environmentally friendly
They add taste and texture to meals
Switch To Whole Grains inspires and supports people to try switching white, refined grains for whole grain alternatives for one month and beyond.
Ready to make the switch? Sign up for the 4-week challenge today by clicking the button below and unlock access to these amazing resources:
4 challenges to take part in, 1 per week
Delicious recipes
Tips & tricks to eat more whole grains
Which whole grains are you switching to? Show us on social media using the hashtag #SwitchToWholeGrains and tagging @eufic. Over on @eufic, we will be championing healthy eating and sharing knowledge on the advantages of whole grains!
In this simple stew pigletsinwiglets creates a delicious and sustaining meal from simple ingredients. Nutritious and nutty whole black barley grains are paired with sweet butternut squash and served with a bitter salad to balance the rich stew.
Barley is a fantastic crop, ideal for low-input farming systems, and a delicious and versatile ingredient. This distinctive dark variety of naked barley, where the husks are naturally shed from the grain during threshing, introduced to the UK by britishquinoa, has a high level of anti-oxidant anthocyanins, giving it a rich purple-black colour. These beautiful purple-black whole barley grains have a sweet nutty flavour and hold their colour when cooked.
Follow the link in our bio hodmedods to find the recipe and our British-grown wholegrain black barley 👆
#barley #wholegrain #switchtowholegrains
Körnerbrötchen
hier noch die Krume.
Schön ‚kernig’ mit vielen leckeren Saaten.
Der Teig ist im 4 Grad kalten Kühlschrank sehr schnell gereift. Die Angaben im Rezept haben irgendwie nicht so ganz gepasst… Ich hatte ihn daher nach 2 Std. bei Minustemperaturen auf den Balkon gestellt.
Er hatte am Morgen trotzdem etwas Übergare und die Brötchen hatte praktisch keinerlei Ofentrieb mehr.
Lecker waren sie trotzdem und sie halten super frisch.
#brötchen #frischebrötchen #frühstücksbrötchen
#saatenbrötchen #körnerbrötchen #realbread #gutesbrot #brot #brotbacken #instabaker #instabread #breadbaking #khorasanweizenmehl #emmer #dinkel #lievitomadre #backenmitliebe #backenmithefe #wenighefe #esstmehrvollkorn #switchtowholegrains
Körnerbrötchen
Nach einem Rezept aus dem brotmagazin 01/2021
(Körner-Ecken).
Ich habe das Rezept ein wenig abgewandelt und den Vollkornanteil auf ca. 45% erhöht.
Die Saaten für das Quellstück habe ich vorher geröstet, was noch etwas mehr Aroma in die Brötchen bringt.
Ich habe mir die Tage einen ‚neuen‘ Ofen gekauft. ☺️
Einen gebrauchten Manz. manzbacktechnik
Also neu ist er natürlich nicht mehr, aber noch immer gut in Form.
Da ich jetzt zwei Backetagen habe, konnte ich gleich zwei Bleche auf einmal backen und habe dafür die doppelte Rezeptmenge gemacht.
Ich freue mich wirklich sehr über diesen Ofen. 🥰😊
Als nächstes brauche ich dann nur ne größere Knetmaschine 😅
Falls jemand einen Tip hat für einen guten und erschwinglichen Spiralkneter, gerne in die Kommentare schreiben.
#brötchen #frischebrötchen #frühstücksbrötchen
#saatenbrötchen #körnerbrötchen #realbread #gutesbrot #brot #brotbacken #instabaker #instabread #breadbaking #khorasanweizenmehl #emmer #dinkel #lievitomadre #backenmitliebe #backenmithefe #wenighefe #esstmehrvollkorn #switchtowholegrains
🌱☃️Oh, the weather outside is frightful and I`ve bought some corn for popping. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Did you know that #popcorn, a special kind of flint maize, is considered a #wholegrain?
😋Popcorn is an affordable and healthy plant-based snack when it`s air-popped and served without ingredients high in fat, salt, or sugar because it is a whole grain, high in fiber, and relatively low in calories.
🎄Bring the frosty festivities in, celebrate winter, and warm up your home with whole grains like Grandma Sita`s edible snowman made out of popcorn. This cute snowman snack jar is a great creative grain swap for a Christmas movie night!
👵💚 Grandma Sita`s tip:
*Store corn in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Corn products have a best-before date, meaning that they can often be eaten after that date has passed. If it looks, smells, and tastes good, and the packaging is also intact, it will most likely be safe.
📗Snowmen are a popular theme for Christmas and winter decorations and also in children`s media. Traditional snowmen have coal or buttons for eyes, a carrot for the nose, and sticks for arms, but don`t stop there! You can get as creative as you want with your snowman`s accessories.
💪Whole grains refer to cereal grains containing all three parts of the cereal grain (kernel): the bran, the germ, and the endosperm. Packed with nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fibre, helps with weight management while being a better choice for our planet!
👩🍳Whole grains aren’t just nutritious, they add a nutty, earthy flavor. Whole grains can be used in various dishes, from salads and soups to main courses and desserts, making them a versatile ingredient in any kitchen.
🌾The eufic, in collaboration with the Whole Grain Initiative, is raising awareness about the benefits of whole grains to inspire more people to enjoy them. Join the #SwitchToWholeGrains challenge!
🌎Adding whole grains to your plant-based meals is a simple way to improve your nutrition, keep yourself healthy, and even help the planet. Luckily, there are different types of whole grains worldwide to choose locally. Win-win!
#grandmasita #foodeducation
💡Πρωινό ή Μεσημεριανό ή Βραδινό❓❓❓❓
Σπανακοτυρόπιτα με χυλό από αλεύρι ντίνκελ & βρώμης.
* Συνοδεύω 🥝🍊για πρωινό
* ή 🥗 για κύριο γεύμα
#διατροφολόγος #διαιτολόγος #διαιτολογικό_γραφείο #διατροφή_εξ_αποστάσεως #σπανάκι
#πλούσιο_σε_βιταμίνες_&_μέταλλα #υγεία #λαχανικά #θρεπτικό_γεύμα #διατροφή
#diet #nutritious #DietLowFodmap #Asi_diet #dietitian #AsiNutritionist #dietitianeats #e_diet_support #online_diet #healthy_lifestyle_recipes
#SwitchToWholeGrains
eufic
Τι να μαγειρέψω σήμερα;
💡Ιδέα κινόα κοκκινιστό με λαχανικά.. μια εναλλακτική του γνωστού `κριθαράκι κοκκινιστό με λαχανικά`.
Ένα γρήγορο φαγητό που φτιάχνουμε στην κατσαρόλα.
Με αυτή την αλλαγή κερδίζουμε τρώγοντας ένα ολόκληρο τρόφιμο ( όχι επεξεργασμένο) φουλ σε βιταμινούλες, φυτικές ίνες κ.α.
#διατροφολόγος #διαιτολόγος #διατροφή_εξ_αποστάσεως #κινόα #πλούσιο_σε_βιταμίνες_&_μέταλλα #υγεία #λαχανικά #θρεπτικό_γεύμα #διατροφή
#diet #nutritious #DietLowFodmap #Asi_diet #dietitian #AsiNutritionist #dietitianeats #e_diet_support
#cooking_guinoa
#SwitchToWholeGrains
eufic
O pâine pufoasă, bine dospită 😍 plină de făinuri bune 🧡 #switchtowholegrains
Grâu integrală
Spelta integrală
Emmer integrală
Hrișcă
Albă de secară
Albă de grâu
#sourdough #sourdoughbread #bread #sourdoughstarter #maianaturala #maia #paine #painecumaia #sourdoughbreads #sourdoughclub #sourdoughbaking #countrysourdough
Not convinced yet to add whole grains to your everyday diet? We’ve got you covered by answering your top whole grain questions right here! 👇
1️⃣ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀?
Whole grains keep their kernel intact – bran, germ, and endosperm – packing in fibre, vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting compounds. Swapping out refined grains for whole grains is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases. It’s estimated that a low intake of whole grains is linked to nearly 215,000 preventable deaths and over 3.5 million years of life lost due to ill-health, disability, or early deaths – over 170,000 of those were due to cardiovascular-related deaths. ❤️
2️⃣ 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁?
No single one wins – they all bring different nutrients to the table! Mix it up with oats, quinoa, brown rice, and more to keep things balanced and tasty. 😋
3️⃣ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲?
Many European dietary guidelines recommend swapping out refined grains for whole grains but don’t specifically recommend an exact serving amount. The Nordic Nutrition Recommendations do get more specific – they suggest aiming for at least 90 g/day (e.g., about 3 slices of whole grain bread). 🍞
4️⃣ 𝗗𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴?
Whole grains are fibre-rich, which can gas as your gut gets used to it. Fibre gets broken down in our gut, which produces gasses and, therefore, can lead to bloating, as a normal response to eating. Don’t worry; start slow, and your gut will adapt over time! Sipping plenty of water and moving throughout the day to help digestion stay smooth can also help. 💧
❓ Got more whole grain Qs? Drop them below and join our #SwitchToWholeGrains challenge! Head to switchtowholegrains.com for free tips and resources to get started! 💪
#wholegrains #fibrerich #dietaryfibre #servingamount #refinedgrains #nutrition #nutritionreccomandations #healthydiet #healthyliving #cardiovascular #cardiovasculardiseases
Nun ist es online, das Rezept der ERDKRUSTE.
Ein Vollkornbrot aus
60% Weizenvollkornmehl
40% Roggenvollkornmehl
27% Kartoffeln
10% Röstbrot
Sauerteig mit Monheimer Salzsauerverfahren.
Die Kartoffeln und das Röstbrot sorgen für eine sehr gute Frischhaltung. Darüber hinaus habe ich erstmalig beides in einem Brühstück zusammen verarbeitet. Den Geschmack finden wir auch sehr gut.
Getreide: Lichtkornroggen, Waldststaudenroggen, Backstarker Weizen
Hier findest du das Rezept:
https://voll-korn-voll-lecker.de/erdkruste-vollkornbrot/ , über meine Bio oder den Highlights.
#roggenbrot #urgetreide #urkorn #waldstaudenroggen #lichtkornroggen #sauerteig #sauerteigbrot #sauerteigbrotselbstgemacht #einfachbacken #purevollkornbrote #vollkorn #vollkornbrot #sourdough #sourdoughbread #bread #darmgesundheit #fodmap #roggenmischbrot
#gutesbrot #backenmitvollkorn #röstbrot #cleaneating #nowhiteflour #backenmitfreunden #vollkornvolllecker #kartoffelbrot #bauernbrot #roggenvollkornbrot #eigenesrezept#SwitchToWholeGrains
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating International Whole Grain Day! 🌾 Your enthusiasm and creativity in the #SwitchToWholeGrains challenge has been truly inspiring.
Congratulations to our winners who will soon receive their exciting giveaways. 🎁 Your participation made this campaign a success, and together, we`re making strides towards healthier, fortified whole grain consumption.
Stay tuned for more initiatives and let’s continue to #SwitchToWholeGrains every day! 🌟
#SokoMoreThanAMeal
Ψωμί σπιτικό 🍞 με αλεύρι ολικής από όλυρα & προζύμι.
Η όλυρα είναι ποικιλία σιταριού και ονομάζεται αλλιώς ντίνκελ ή spelta.
Το αλεύρι ολικής από όλυρα είναι πλούσιο σε βιταμίνες, μέταλλα και φυτικές ίνες, καθιστώντας τα προϊόντα που φτιάχνουμε από αυτό το αλεύρι πολύ θρεπτικά και υγιεινά.
Δοκιμάστε το!
#διατροφολόγος #διαιτολόγος #ολικής_άλεσης #ψωμί_με_βιταμίνες_&_μέταλλα #υγεία #προζυμένιοψωμί #ΨωμίΝτίκελ #
#diet #nutritious #DietLowFodmap #Asi_diet #AsiNutritionist #dietitianeats #e_diet_support
#dinkel_bread #whole_spelta_flour_bread
#SwitchToWholeGrains
eufic
Honey whole wheat sandwich loaf for #switchtowholegrains .
Switch to Whole Grains is an initiative to increase awareness of benefits of whole grains by eufic (European food information council.)
Adding whole grains like whole wheat, quinoa, oatmeal, millet , brown rice , amaranth, black rice , buckwheat, corn in your daily diet is a simple way to improve your nutrition. ..
Whole Grains make a big difference in overall health. A few reasons to switch to whole grains: 🌾
▪️They are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
▪️They are high in dietary fibre.
▪️Regularly eating whole grains is linked with a lower risk of several chronic diseases.
▪️They add taste and texture to meals.
For more information visit https://switchtowholegrains.com/
Happy to support this campaign by eufic .
This loaf was made with emmer and whole wheat flour 3226 (100% extraction )both from threeonefarms ,and organic Ruchmehl flour from Switzerland . Have used whole wheat stiff starter and the bran which was sifted out was added along with the wheat flour while making Tangzhong.
This wholesome loaf was packed with flavour and nutrition .
#wholegrains #wholewheatsourdough #sandwichloaf #wholewheatbread #emmer #threeonefarms #nutritious #artisanbread #homemade #breadsragram #sesameseeds #stiffstarter #wholewheatstarter #bran #tanzhongmethod #tanzhong #healthybread #dietaryfibre
Learn to identify whole grain products, cook delicious meals, find practical tips for a smooth switch, and much more!
