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Whole Grain Nutrition
There are big benefits to eating whole grains. They’re rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Whole grains also contain complex carbohydrates and are low in fat.
Grain Profiles: All Together Now
Each of the 7 whole grains we’ve selected for our blend has its own distinct personality and role.
Grains 101: The Scoop on Whole Grains
What exactly are whole grains? They’re the small, edible seeds that come from grasses such as wheat and barley.
Antioxidants: The Natural Defenders
Improve your immune system and help prevent disease to live a longer, healthier life.
Whole Grain Basics
Whole grains taste great and are packed with nutrients.
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For 50-somethings: Befriend B vitamins...
Women age 50-plus are dealing with the big hormonal changes of menopause (and, along with it, increased risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer, and other age-related health issues), macular degeneration, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular threats to health. The top nutrients for keeping...
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For 40-somethings: Befriend fiber, calcium, and...
What are the top nutrients for women in their 40s? Fiber, calcium (and its absorption-encouraging pal, vitamin D), and potassium are crucial, primarily for their ability to help you cope with a slowing metabolism, blood pressure and cholesterol disease factors, and bone health. High-fiber cereal...
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Roast some nuts
Here’s some nutty news: A new study hints that roasting peanuts may increase their antioxidant capacities. Specifically, “dark-roasting” peanuts upped the nuts ability to retain antioxidants. Peanut skins (not shells), which many people also discard, were markedly affected. Today...
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Choose cherries
As if their succulent sweetness wasn’t reason alone to eat them, now research suggests that tart cherries may possess anti-inflammatory benefits. University of Michigan scientists think it’s the antioxidant anthocyanins — compounds responsible for cherries’ bright red color...
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Fasten your flavonoids
Thought you could only get these awesome, heart-friendly antioxidants from green and black tea or red wine? Turns out, there are a host of options for consuming more of these good-for-you plant pigments. Today, challenge yourself to feast on flavonoids by adding the following foods to your diet...
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Focusing on Flavonoids
Enjoy late summer’s antioxidants. Late summer and early fall abound in produce rich with plant pigments known as flavonoids. To benefit from these valuable antioxidants, seek out the season’s brilliant red, orange and yellow hues: berries, melons, plums, apricots, squashes and peppers are all...
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Go exotic when it comes to chocolate
Chocolate has truly become the province of gourmands, with all sorts of exotic additions and flavorings. Dark chocolate balances these flavors particularly well, and we like it for its antioxidant punch. Today, challenge yourself to try something different and sample a Fair Trade dark chocolate with...
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All over almonds
If you get the urge to snack on nuts, make them almonds. New research confirms that this tasty, crunchy favorite delivers strong antioxidant effects in a relatively short period of time when consumed regularly, relieving what scientists call “oxidative stress.” Today, challenge yourself to enjoy a...
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Stock up on strawberries
Frozen or fresh, these naturally sweet treats deliver a healthy dose of antioxidants. Today, challenge yourself to incorporate a cup of strawberries into a meal. Try topping yogurt and Kashi granola with a handful, mixing them with cereal, or eating them with a piece of dark chocolate.
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Delight in chocolate
If you’re going to indulge in a sweet treat, make it dark chocolate instead of milk. Studies have shown that dark chocolate not only contains antioxidants – known for gobbling up free radicals that are associated with heart disease – but may also lower blood pressure. Take note: This is not a...
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Eat 5 today
Most of us know that it’s a healthy habit to eat 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies every day, but many of us fall short of this goal. Why? Well, for starters, what’s a ‘serving’ anyway?
First of all, ‘5’ a day is a misnomer. It’s actually equal to 2 cups of fruit and 2½ cups of veggies...
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Color your diet healthful
Fruits and veggies are actually colored by their various nutrients and phytochemicals. As a result, the more colors you eat at each meal, the more nutritious it is.
Today, challenge yourself to eat at least 5 fruits and veggies from each of these colors so that by the end of the day you’ve...
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Throw a chocolate tasting party
Now that the holidays are over you may find yourself missing some of the hustle and bustle of social events and activities. Which is why we think that throwing a chocolate tasting party this month is such a great idea. It’ll give you an excuse to get together with friends or family in a more...
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Have a tea party
Although you might think that tea parties are for children, they’re actually quite fun for adults too. Especially if you plan them on a theme. The best ones are based on a tea’s origins. For example, when serving Japanese tea offer your guests Japanese foods like rice cakes or mochi. Or, when...
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Try a new tea
If you’re a tea drinker, you probably drink the same tea most days of the week. After all, when we find something we like we usually stick to it.
The great thing about tea, though, is that it doesn’t take a lot of effort to break this habit. Teas are readily available in local coffee shops. And...
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Linger over a glass of wine
In addition to being good for your heart (thanks to all those antioxidants), wine can also be good for your soul.
Tonight, savor a glass of wine and enjoy its multifaceted benefits alone in contemplation or with friends. _(It’s good to note that recommended intake for women is 4 ounces, while...
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Make a rainbow-colored meal
Did you know that fruits and vegetables are colored by their various nutrients and phytochemicals? This means that you get unique health benefits from eating colorful food.
Today, make a meal that includes every color of the rainbow and reap the benefits of all those phytochemicals!
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Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Dress up Kashi® Basic Hummus with a kick of intense tomato flavor.
Broccoli and Dill Hummus
Add steamed broccoli and dill for a green and tasty version of Kashi® Basic Hummus.
Baked Double Berry Gratin with Kashi® GOLEAN®...
Bake bright, vibrant berries into a rich custard and top with Kashi® GOLEAN® Crisp!™ Toasted Berry Crumble cereal and a tofu-almond crust for a scrumptious dessert.
Portobello Mushroom Tower with Mozzarella Cheese...
Makes 2 servings.
Kashi™ Blackberry Bars
Makes 12 bars.
Blueberries with Lemon Cream
Blending vanilla yogurt & reduced-fat cream cheese creates a topping that's as virtuous as it is delicious. We love blueberries for their extraordinary antioxidant value. Makes 4 servings.
Chunky Blueberry Sauce
Blueberry flavor shines with lemon & a touch of sweet honey in this antioxidant-packed alternative to store-bought maple syrup. It’s equally at home on pancakes or a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt.
Bean Bolognese
This hearty vegetarian Bolognese puts a welcome healthy spin on traditional meat sauce. Long-valued for their protein & fiber, beans are also a source of potentially cancer-preventing antioxidants.
Blueberry Tart with Walnut Crust
Creamy reduced-fat Neufchâtel, naturally sweet maple syrup, walnuts and fresh berries combine in an impressive answer to conventional cheesecake.
Berry Hearty Parfait
Makes 1 serving. Uses Kashi Heart to Heart cereal.
Blueberry Almond Bars
Makes 18 servings. Uses Kashi GOLEAN Crunch! Honey Almond Flax cereal and Kashi Heart to Heart Wild Blueberry & Oat Flakes cereal.
Strawberry Coconut Crunch Pie
Makes 8 servings. Uses Kashi GOLEAN Crunch! cereal.
Red Flower Pilaf Soup
Makes 8 servings. Uses Kashi 7 Whole Grain Pilaf.
Tuscan White Bean Pilaf
Makes about 15 servings. Uses Kashi 7 Whole Grain Pilaf.
Creamy Raspberry Strawberry Dip
Makes 24 servings. Uses Kashi TLC Honey Sesame Tasty Little Crackers.
Garlic Braised Greens
Makes 5 servings. Uses Kashi 7 Whole Grain Pilaf.
Indonesian Pilaf
Makes 15 servings. Uses Kashi 7 Whole Grain Pilaf.
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