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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!
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Happy International,Grain Day cheers 🥂🥂 #SwitchToWholeGrains challenge
#InternationalWholeGrainDay #IWGD2024 #FWGA #IWGD2024 #SokoMoreThanAMeal
Happy International Whole Grain Day! Today, we dive deep into the benefits of whole grains. From nutritional insights to personal stories and practical tips on incorporating more whole grains into your diet, we aim to inspire and educate you to #SwitchToWholeGrains. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how switching can make a big difference in your health! 🌾✨ #SwitchToWholeGrains #InternationalWholeGrainsDay #IWGD2024 #FWGA #SokoMoreThanAMeal
Ready to #SwitchToWholeGrains but not sure where to start? Here are our top tips to ease whole grains into your diet! 🍽️
1️⃣ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 – if you’re used to refined grains, go easy at first! Try, for example, mixing half white rice with half brown rice or sneaking some whole wheat flour into your baking. Little swaps make a big difference.
2️⃣ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 – there’s a whole world beyond whole wheat! Ever tried farro, millet, or quinoa? Adding variety can keep things exciting and packed with different nutrients.
3️⃣ 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝘀 – to spot a whole grain product, check if the product has whole grains as the first ingredient (and little added sugars) or meets the 10:1 ratio of total carbohydrates to fibre to make sure you’re getting the real deal.
4️⃣ 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 – don’t be shy! Ask your server for a whole grain option. Many restaurants offer whole grains swaps for pasta, bread, or rice.
5️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 – prep grains like quinoa, whole grain barley, or wild rice in bulk and store them in the fridge (or freezer). Perfect for quick, nutritious meals all week!
6️⃣ 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – love white rice or regular pasta? Try their whole grain version! You don’t have to change up your whole meals to introduce more whole grains into your diet. Simply swap refined grains for whole grains and you’re set with more fibre, vitamins & minerals!
🌐 Are you signed up for our #SwitchToWholeGrains challenge already? Head over to www.switchtowholegrains.com, sign up & receive more delicious recipe inspiration to make whole grains an everyday part of your diet.
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#switchtowholegrains eufic #internationalwholegrainday Add some whole grains to your daily diet for beneficial nutrients and a healthy gut. #hulledbarley #millet #blackglutionousrice #adzukibeans #shorgum #freekeh grainslegumesnutritioncouncil
Wholemeal? Hell yeah! Going with the grain for health, flavour and perhaps the planet.
Coinciding with eufic’s #SwitchToWholeGrains month, the Real Bread Campaign has just published a (long-overdue) introduction to the known and potential benefits of wholemeal Real Bread.
We define Real Bread as made without additives. From this simple, accessible starting point, our mission from there is finding and sharing ways of making bread better for us, better for our communities and better for the planet. That means that wholemeal (and other wholegrain) bread is right up our street.
The page includes links to recipes and more information.
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A Whole Day for Whole Grain! 🌾
Σήμερα γιορτάζουμε την Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Ολικής Άλεσης!
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This is how we are making oatmeal from the USA — how do you like your oatmeal?
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Learn to identify whole grain products, cook delicious meals, find practical tips for a smooth switch, and much more!
