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Whole Wheat vs. Whole Grain Bread: What’s the Difference?

Before tossing a loaf of bread in your shopping cart, make sure you’ve picked the healthiest option. We break down the difference between whole wheat and whole grain bread.

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Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie

“There is nothing I don’t love about this pie! I adore the flavours, and I like that I can sneak some whole grains into the crust. It belongs on every holiday dessert buffet.” —Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

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Chicken Caesar Pitas

Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat pitas. The chicken can be made up to two days in advance for a fast-fix lunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll

“Come home to the heavenly aroma of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls! This better-for-you version tastes just as decadent as a regular cinnamon roll, but it smartly sneaks in some whole grains.” —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

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If You Eat This Food, You Could Reduce Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer by 17 Per Cent

If you need an excuse to chow down on carbs, you’re in luck. A report from global cancer researchers suggests you can lower your risk of colorectal cancer by eating more whole grains.

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Toasted Buckwheat Pilaf With Dried Fruit

Toasting brings out the flavor of many ingredients, especially nuts and grains. This pilaf calls for whole grains of buckwheat (called groats) that have been preroasted. Sold in most supermarkets as “kasha” it comes in both whole-grain and cracked versions.

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7 Foods to Prevent a Stroke

A massive study of thousands of women, called the Nurses Health Study, showed that eating the typical Western-style diet increased stroke risk by 58 percent, whereas consuming more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish – the same foods that guard against so many other diseases – lowered that risk by 30 per cent. Here’s where to start.

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Chocolate Power Pops for Breakfast

Make up a batch of these “chocolate pops” for a yummy, yet healthy, on-the-go breakfast treat. The chocolate is really only a diversion-the inside is where the power resides. Raisins, hempseeds, nuts, and whole grains provide a rich combination of fiber, healthy oils, and protein with a great blend of flavors.