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Get the skinny on protein

May 26th, 2010 by Matt Cox

Protein is a vital ingredient of every cell in the body. Unfortunately, our bodies don’t warehouse protein for when it’s needed.

Whether you are looking at it from an ecological standpoint or a health one, the more research you do, the more it makes sense to try to reduce your intake of meat. While you may not choose to go entirely vegan, you might still want to pick one day a …

Whatever your style, it's a great time of year to go for a ride.

It’s Bicycle Season Again!

May 13th, 2010 by

Here at Bob’s Red Mill, it seems like there are two types of cycling enthusiasts, the truly devoted and the fair weather friend. For the truly devoted, there is never really a bad time of year to tune up your bike and head out for a long ride. But for …

If you think you have celiac disease, talk to your doctor.

Do you have celiac disease?

May 4th, 2010 by Cassidy Stockton

I have read that it takes an average of 10 years for someone to reach a diagnosis of celiac disease; 10 years of suffering with no clear cause. Ten years is far too long, in my opinion. Part of what contributes to the lengthy time to diagnosis is the wide …

A whole grain is made up of three parts- the bran, endosperm and germ.

Whole Grains are more than the sum of their parts

April 29th, 2010 by Cassidy Stockton

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard that you are supposed to be eating whole grains every day to reduce your risk factors for heart disease and cancer. How much and what type vary, but the message is the same: eating more whole grains and less refined grains is good for …

Bake for Hope

April 28th, 2010 by

This year we’re delighted to be able to help out Bake for Hope as they raise money for the search for a cure for breast cancer. These amazing organizers bake up everything from Granola to Ganache in their quest to raise money for this great cause, giving 100% of their …

Kathleen Merrigan: the champion of small farmers. Photo borrowed from Wikipedia

Kathleen Merrigan: A “local” hero

April 26th, 2010 by Cassidy Stockton

A few days ago, I had never heard the name Kathleen Merrigan, but I should have. In 1990, Merrigan authored the bill that set standards for organically-grown foods in the U.S.¹ Today, Merrigan is the deputy secretary at the US Department of Agriculture under Tom Vilsack. Merrigan is …

Dried beans are a great money-saver and allow you to keep track of how much salt is used.

How to keep eating well on a tight budget

April 19th, 2010 by Cassidy Stockton

Everyone you talk to these days has been affected by the downturn in our country’s economy over the last few years. Either they’ve lost a job, or they known someone dealing with unemployment. Times are tough and money is tight for almost every family in our country right now. When …

April is Sprouts Month

April 6th, 2010 by

According to our friends over at the Whole Grains Council, April is the month of sprouted grains. Although sprouted grain can actually refer to a wide variety of products, we decided to take the idea of sprouted grains literally and celebrate the humble bean sprout.

There are a lot of …

Jamie's Food Revolution airs Fridays on ABC.

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution

March 29th, 2010 by Cassidy Stockton

A few weeks ago, while flipping through a magazine, I came across a great interview with Jamie Oliver about his then soon-to-be-released show, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. Most of us know Jamie from his past life as the Naked Chef and stints on the Food Network. I was impressed by …