Comments on: Whole Wheat Breadsticks http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/ Cooking and eating healthy has never been more easy or delicious - find out more with Food and Health Communications Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:08:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Patee Ramsey http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-828 Patee Ramsey Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:39:50 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-828 We have an entire cookbook that is based on using whole freshly milled wheat flour. However, below you will find a recipe that uses the whole kernel not just the flour. Cranberry Wheat Rice Salad Ingredients 1 cup hard wheat berries ½ cup wild or brown rice ¼ cup Italian salad dressing ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 tablespoon honey mustard ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup pistachio nuts or almonds, coarsely chopped, optional Instructions - In medium sauce pan, boil 3 cups water. - Add wheat kernels, rice and salt to boiling water. Reduce heat. - Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until tender. Drain and set aside. - In small bowl, combine dressing, basil and honey mustard. - In medium bowl combine wheat, rice, cranberries, green onion and toss with dressing mixture. - Cover and refrigerate for 4-24 hours. - Just before serving, stir in nuts. Yields: 8 servings Thanking you in advance, Patee Ramsey InJoy Foods We have an entire cookbook that is based on using whole freshly milled wheat flour. However, below you will find a recipe that uses the whole kernel not just the flour.

Cranberry Wheat Rice Salad

Ingredients
1 cup hard wheat berries
½ cup wild or brown rice
¼ cup Italian salad dressing
¼ cup fresh basil, thinly chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon honey mustard
¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup pistachio nuts or almonds, coarsely chopped, optional

Instructions
- In medium sauce pan, boil 3 cups water.
- Add wheat kernels, rice and salt to boiling water. Reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In small bowl, combine dressing, basil and honey mustard.
- In medium bowl combine wheat, rice, cranberries, green onion and toss with dressing mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4-24 hours.
- Just before serving, stir in nuts.

Yields: 8 servings

Thanking you in advance,

Patee Ramsey
InJoy Foods

]]> By: Joanne Gould http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-832 Joanne Gould Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:44:50 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-832 Hi Judy, Here's my advice/tip: When purchasing whole grain flours, buy a smaller quantity to accommodate your immediate needs. Whole grain flours tend to go rancid quickly and you'll end up throwing away the flour. Always date the package when you open it. Joanne Gould, MA, RD, CTTS Gould Resources Hi Judy,

Here’s my advice/tip:

When purchasing whole grain flours, buy a smaller quantity to accommodate your immediate needs. Whole grain flours tend to go rancid quickly and you’ll end up throwing away the flour. Always date the package when you open it.

Joanne Gould, MA, RD, CTTS
Gould Resources

]]> By: Sherri Morris http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-831 Sherri Morris Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:43:46 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-831 I add ground flax seed to pancakes and waffles for my children. Sherri Morris "Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer" Romans 12:12 University of Tennessee Extension Family and Consumer Sciences I add ground flax seed to pancakes and waffles for my children.

Sherri Morris “Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer”
Romans 12:12
University of Tennessee Extension
Family and Consumer Sciences

]]> By: Janalou Phelan http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-830 Janalou Phelan Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:43:00 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-830 Two of my favorite whole grain snacks are rather simple: 1.) air popped popcorn sprayed lightly with canola oil cooking spray and then sprinkled lightly with salt, served with a juice spritzer 2.) whole wheat English muffin (or Oroweat whole wheat sandwich thin) spread with natural peanut butter (both sides) and then one side drizzled with honey and the other side spread with my favorite jam (red plum at the moment!); sometimes I use marshmallow fluff in place of the jam and it is yummy too! (I know it's sweet but it only takes a little, one tsp., and it is so yummy with the peanut butter!), eaten open faced, served with a cold glass of skim milk! Yay Whole grains! Thanks for listening! (hopefully I will win a poster too!!!) Janalou Phelan Two of my favorite whole grain snacks are rather simple:

1.) air popped popcorn sprayed lightly with canola oil cooking spray and then sprinkled lightly with salt, served with a juice spritzer

2.) whole wheat English muffin (or Oroweat whole wheat sandwich thin) spread with natural peanut butter (both sides) and then one side drizzled with honey and the other side spread with my favorite jam (red plum at the moment!); sometimes I use marshmallow fluff in place of the jam and it is yummy too! (I know it’s sweet but it only takes a little, one tsp., and it is so yummy with the peanut butter!), eaten open faced, served with a cold glass of skim milk!

Yay Whole grains!

Thanks for listening! (hopefully I will win a poster too!!!)

Janalou Phelan

]]> By: Terry Weideman http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-829 Terry Weideman Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:42:09 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-829 In response to what I do with whole grains in my kitchen. I always use whole wheat flour whenever I bake. It’s great for my family and no one even knows! I have also mixed whole wheat pasta with regular pasta until my family got use to the taste, now I just use whole wheat pasta when I cook. Lastly, I love trying out new food items. The newest item I have used is faro, a middle eastern pasta with a taste similar to barley. I have a great salad recipe for this grain. Have a great day! Terry Weideman Professor - Nutrition SI Coordinator-ASC In response to what I do with whole grains in my kitchen. I always use whole wheat flour whenever I bake. It’s great for my family and no one even knows! I have also mixed whole wheat pasta with regular pasta until my family got use to the taste, now I just use whole wheat pasta when I cook. Lastly, I love trying out new food items. The newest item I have used is faro, a middle eastern pasta with a taste similar to barley. I have a great salad recipe for this grain.

Have a great day!

Terry Weideman
Professor – Nutrition
SI Coordinator-ASC

]]> By: Kay Hougan-Jones, CDM, CFPP http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-827 Kay Hougan-Jones, CDM, CFPP Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:25:18 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-827 At our hospital we still have some die-hard “white bread only” lovers. However, we decided to offer “build your own subs” during our lunch line for employees a couple of months ago. We are using a par-baked whole wheat bread. The cook bakes it off and keeps it warm and we slice it right before the customer. We add the portion of meat of their choice and they are free to add a variety of fresh ingredients and condiments from the bar. Not one person has complained that we have not offered ‘white’ bread and it is hard to keep up with the demand at times. I am looking for more ways to show our employees (healthcare workers) that whole grains can be great! Kay Hougan-Jones, CDM, CFPP Othello Community Hospital At our hospital we still have some die-hard “white bread only” lovers. However, we decided to offer “build your own subs” during our lunch line for employees a couple of months ago. We are using a par-baked whole wheat bread. The cook bakes it off and keeps it warm and we slice it right before the customer. We add the portion of meat of their choice and they are free to add a variety of fresh ingredients and condiments from the bar. Not one person has complained that we have not offered ‘white’ bread and it is hard to keep up with the demand at times. I am looking for more ways to show our employees (healthcare workers) that whole grains can be great!

Kay Hougan-Jones, CDM, CFPP
Othello Community Hospital

]]> By: Cheryl http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-824 Cheryl Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:51:43 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-824 I found a barley risotto recipe w/quick cooking barley and brown rice. Saute onions and mushrooms first in olive oil, add chicken broth and the two grains. Season with garlic powder and black pepper. Shred fresh spinach and add a little to bring out some color. It's great. I found a barley risotto recipe w/quick cooking barley and brown rice. Saute onions and mushrooms first in olive oil, add chicken broth and the two grains. Season with garlic powder and black pepper. Shred fresh spinach and add a little to bring out some color. It’s great.

]]> By: Carol Schnittjer RD http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-823 Carol Schnittjer RD Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:26:18 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-823 I live in Dauphin, Manitoba Canada. I use 3 of my small appliances to cook foods with added whole grains. I always use 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 white flour in my pizza crusts that I make in my breadmaker. I just purchased a George Forman grill which is round and has quesadilla plates as well. My 17 year old daughter just loves the cheese quesadilla's I make, either will whole grain pita or soft whole grain tortillas. I finally invested in a rice cooker, so I make whole grain rice. I use the leftovers for stir frys or rice pudding. One of my favorite pancake recipes is below. We love this at home, and have made it several times at our Healthy Baby prenatal/postnatal support program to promote breakfast. Is a hearty recipe which can also be served as a supper meal. It is great with vanilla yogurt, maple syrup and fresh strawberries. The recipe is from the 1982 Manitoba Milk Producers calendar. Oatmeal Pancakes 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 2 cups milk 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup margarine, melted In a large mixing bowl, blend rolled oats and milk. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir together flours, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Add dry ingredients, eggs and melted margarine to oats, stirring until just combined. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto a hot, non-stick pan. Cook each pancake until edges become dry and surface is covered with bubbles. Turn and cook second side until golden brown. Makes about 16-18 medium pancakes. Moms in our program who have made these like to freeze the extras and heat up the next day in the toaster oven. I live in Dauphin, Manitoba Canada. I use 3 of my small appliances to cook foods with added whole grains. I always use 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 white flour in my pizza crusts that I make in my breadmaker. I just purchased a George Forman grill which is round and has quesadilla plates as well. My 17 year old daughter just loves the cheese quesadilla’s I make, either will whole grain pita or soft whole grain tortillas. I finally invested in a rice cooker, so I make whole grain rice. I use the leftovers for stir frys or rice pudding.
One of my favorite pancake recipes is below. We love this at home, and have made it several times at our Healthy Baby prenatal/postnatal support program to promote breakfast. Is a hearty recipe which can also be served as a supper meal. It is great with vanilla yogurt, maple syrup and fresh strawberries. The recipe is from the 1982 Manitoba Milk Producers calendar.
Oatmeal Pancakes
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
2 cups milk
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup margarine, melted
In a large mixing bowl, blend rolled oats and milk. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir together flours, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Add dry ingredients, eggs and melted margarine to oats, stirring until just combined. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto a hot, non-stick pan. Cook each pancake until edges become dry and surface is covered with bubbles. Turn and cook second side until golden brown. Makes about 16-18 medium pancakes.
Moms in our program who have made these like to freeze the extras and heat up the next day in the toaster oven.

]]> By: Shauna Schultz, RD http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-822 Shauna Schultz, RD Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:01:02 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-822 We are a whole grain family (even though my husband calls it the brown pasta!). I rave about whole grains to the college students I see all the time. I am a huge fan of whole wheat couscous - for the time pressed, it is very quick cooking and quite versatile. I like it in stuffed peppers in place of rice or as a one-dish meal with garbanzos, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, garlic, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh corn and a little olive oil and lemon juice. I also enjoy using bulgur for homemade tabouleh or mixed with brown lentils, parsely, lemon juice, garlic, green onion, shredded carrots, crushed red pepper and olive oil...all wrapped up in a whole wheat tortilla. We are a whole grain family (even though my husband calls it the brown pasta!). I rave about whole grains to the college students I see all the time.

I am a huge fan of whole wheat couscous – for the time pressed, it is very quick cooking and quite versatile. I like it in stuffed peppers in place of rice or as a one-dish meal with garbanzos, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, garlic, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh corn and a little olive oil and lemon juice.

I also enjoy using bulgur for homemade tabouleh or mixed with brown lentils, parsely, lemon juice, garlic, green onion, shredded carrots, crushed red pepper and olive oil…all wrapped up in a whole wheat tortilla.

]]> By: Janice Cochran, MS, RD http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-821 Janice Cochran, MS, RD Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:53:29 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-821 Hi Judy: Though I like to try to make whole grain recipes, more often than not I’ll just try to jazz up a batch of whole grain pasta or rice (could be barley, etc.). I add leftover brown rice or whole wheat pasta to soup—makes it more hearty and satisfying and can skip crackers. Another option I learned from my sister when I was a teenager is to use a higher proportion of rice to soup and make the dish casserole thickness. Sautéed onions, garlic, veggies, etc. can be added in to kick up the flavor and texture. Janice Janice Cochran, MS, RD Wellness Education Services 114 Student Union University at Buffalo Hi Judy:
Though I like to try to make whole grain recipes, more often than not I’ll just try to jazz up a batch of whole grain pasta or rice (could be barley, etc.). I add leftover brown rice or whole wheat pasta to soup—makes it more hearty and satisfying and can skip crackers. Another option I learned from my sister when I was a teenager is to use a higher proportion of rice to soup and make the dish casserole thickness. Sautéed onions, garlic, veggies, etc. can be added in to kick up the flavor and texture.
Janice

Janice Cochran, MS, RD
Wellness Education Services
114 Student Union
University at Buffalo

]]> By: Nicole Geurin, RD http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-820 Nicole Geurin, RD Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:24:17 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-820 WalMart now sells packages of whole grain pasta for just $1. They are wonderful- everyone loves the flavor and texture. I also love whole wheat pita bread- I use the recipe provided in your "Feel Full on Fewer Calories" presentation all the time. My picky-eater boyfriend loves the recipe too- he can't get enough of them! WalMart now sells packages of whole grain pasta for just $1. They are wonderful- everyone loves the flavor and texture. I also love whole wheat pita bread- I use the recipe provided in your “Feel Full on Fewer Calories” presentation all the time. My picky-eater boyfriend loves the recipe too- he can’t get enough of them!

]]> By: Bernadette http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-819 Bernadette Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:07:24 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-819 Our family recently switched from white rice to brown rice & we use flax seeds in our cereals & fruit snacks,occasionally. Our family recently switched from white rice to brown rice & we use flax seeds in our cereals & fruit snacks,occasionally.

]]> By: Mary Ann Martin http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-818 Mary Ann Martin Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:46:39 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-818 applesauce bran muffins 1 1/4 cups of flour (I use 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all purpose flour)- or can also use soy flour 1 cup unprocessed bran 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 T. baking powder 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt (optional) 3/4 cup unsweetened natural applesauce 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup lowfat milk (I use almond or soy) 1 beaten egg (or egg white equivalent) -Heat oven to 400 -Line 12 muffin cups w/paper muffin cups -Combine dry ingredients and mix well -In separate bowl combine wet ingredients, mix and add all at once to dry ingredients- do not overmix -Fill cups 2/3 full and Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown -Cool muffins in pan on rack for about 5 minutes then remove from pan and serve warm (May double recipe and freeze for later use if desired) -Additional info- add 1/2 cup dried fruit (or 1 cup fresh or frozen-do not thaw blueberries) and walnut, almonds etc. if desired applesauce bran muffins

1 1/4 cups of flour (I use 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all purpose flour)- or can also use soy flour
1 cup unprocessed bran
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 T. baking powder
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
3/4 cup unsweetened natural applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lowfat milk (I use almond or soy)
1 beaten egg (or egg white equivalent)

-Heat oven to 400
-Line 12 muffin cups w/paper muffin cups
-Combine dry ingredients and mix well
-In separate bowl combine wet ingredients, mix and add all at once to dry ingredients- do not overmix
-Fill cups 2/3 full and Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown
-Cool muffins in pan on rack for about 5 minutes then remove from pan and serve warm
(May double recipe and freeze for later use if desired)

-Additional info-
add 1/2 cup dried fruit (or 1 cup fresh or frozen-do not thaw blueberries) and walnut, almonds etc. if desired

]]> By: Carolyn H. Purnell http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-817 Carolyn H. Purnell Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:31:09 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-817 My favorite whole-grain is popcorn. If I get hungry, after a early supper, I will have low-salt microwave popcorn as a healthy snack. My favorite whole-grain is popcorn. If I get hungry, after a early supper, I will have low-salt microwave popcorn as a healthy snack.

]]> By: Mary Therese Maslanka, RD, LDN http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-816 Mary Therese Maslanka, RD, LDN Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:01:08 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-816 I like to substitute flax seed, 1/4 cup ground, for some of the flour, whenever I make rolls or breads. When I do a group presentation about fat or fiber, I bring along the whole flaxseed, coffee grinder, and small snack-size plastic bags, so they can see how easy it is to grind the flax seed. Then, they get a sample of fresh-ground flaxseed to take home and use right-away! I suggest that they can also add it to yogurt, cereal, etc. for a nutritious Omega-3 boost! I like to substitute flax seed, 1/4 cup ground, for some of the flour, whenever I make rolls or breads. When I do a group presentation about fat or fiber, I bring along the whole flaxseed, coffee grinder, and small snack-size plastic bags, so they can see how easy it is to grind the flax seed. Then, they get a sample of fresh-ground flaxseed to take home and use right-away! I suggest that they can also add it to yogurt, cereal, etc. for a nutritious Omega-3 boost!

]]> By: Cheryl Neal http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-815 Cheryl Neal Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:51:49 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-815 I also love popcorn and will airpop it added just a little spray butter and then sprinkle cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Hmmmm good! I also love popcorn and will airpop it added just a little spray butter and then sprinkle cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Hmmmm good!

]]> By: Cheryl Neal http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-814 Cheryl Neal Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:47:17 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-814 Teaching whole grains is so much easier with you wonderful graphics. I have come to appreciate and love whole grains and look to eat them in every grain choice. i wish it was easier to eat whole grains while dining out. Teaching whole grains is so much easier with you wonderful graphics. I have come to appreciate and love whole grains and look to eat them in every grain choice. i wish it was easier to eat whole grains while dining out.

]]> By: Daryl Minch http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-813 Daryl Minch Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:37:04 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-813 I like quick cooking barley. Beef, spinach and barley soup is wonderful on a cold night. Add a salad and whole wheat bread for a a hearty meal. I also add light cream cheese (garden flavor is yummy)to cooked barley for a creamy side dish. I like quick cooking barley. Beef, spinach and barley soup is wonderful on a cold night. Add a salad and whole wheat bread for a a hearty meal. I also add light cream cheese (garden flavor is yummy)to cooked barley for a creamy side dish.

]]> By: Sharol Cripe http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-812 Sharol Cripe Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:15:01 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-812 The "boil in bag" whole grain brown rice is great! No sodium and so quick and easy. The “boil in bag” whole grain brown rice is great! No sodium and so quick and easy.

]]> By: Christy http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-811 Christy Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:14:02 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-811 I love homeade oatmeal bread made with whole wheat pastry flour. It is so soft and chewy! I love homeade oatmeal bread made with whole wheat pastry flour. It is so soft and chewy!

]]> By: Frances Wilkinson http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-810 Frances Wilkinson Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:09:29 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-810 Since brown rice takes so long to cook, I prepare an entire 2 lb. bag in a covered dutch oven in the oven. I then freeze the rice in 2 cup portions. It thaws quickly to use in a variety of recipes. Since brown rice takes so long to cook, I prepare an entire 2 lb. bag in a covered dutch oven in the oven. I then freeze the rice in 2 cup portions. It thaws quickly to use in a variety of recipes.

]]> By: Rayna Cooper http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-809 Rayna Cooper Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:04:36 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-809 Sleuthing out the whole grain in the grocery store has become a hobby of mine - does it pass the test or not? One wonderful recipe I have recently discovered is a "Biscuit Mix" for biscuit (of course!) and pancakes made at home with old fashioned oats, whole wheat flour, wheat germ and other good things - the products are so easy and fabulous! Sleuthing out the whole grain in the grocery store has become a hobby of mine – does it pass the test or not? One wonderful recipe I have recently discovered is a “Biscuit Mix” for biscuit (of course!) and pancakes made at home with old fashioned oats, whole wheat flour, wheat germ and other good things – the products are so easy and fabulous!

]]> By: Mary Choate http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-808 Mary Choate Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:46:31 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-808 I love hot cereal in the morning, but who has tome to make it? On a weeknight or weekend, I make up two big pots of my favorite grains like quinoa or steel cut oats. For a calcium and protein boost, I mix in a quart envelope of dry milk powder before adding the water, and then I cook it on medium, stirring frequently until cooked. After they cool a little, I package the cereals in 1-cup portions and freeze. We just zap them in the microwave in the morning for a wonderful hot breakfast. I love hot cereal in the morning, but who has tome to make it? On a weeknight or weekend, I make up two big pots of my favorite grains like quinoa or steel cut oats. For a calcium and protein boost, I mix in a quart envelope of dry milk powder before adding the water, and then I cook it on medium, stirring frequently until cooked.
After they cool a little, I package the cereals in 1-cup portions and freeze. We just zap them in the microwave in the morning for a wonderful hot breakfast.

]]> By: Sherry Mizuno http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-807 Sherry Mizuno Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:36:58 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-807 My favorite whole grain is POPCORN! I am constantly on the lookout for low calorie "gourmet" ways to prepare it. My current favorite is to sprinkle two teaspoons of truffle infused olive oil on the hundred calorie microwave serving. The artery-clogging movie fare pales in comparison! My favorite whole grain is POPCORN! I am constantly on the lookout for low calorie “gourmet” ways to prepare it. My current favorite is to sprinkle two teaspoons of truffle infused olive oil on the hundred calorie microwave serving. The artery-clogging movie fare pales in comparison!

]]> By: Jane P. Heal, BS, RLC, IBCLC http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-806 Jane P. Heal, BS, RLC, IBCLC Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:36:16 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-806 I eat brown rice as a snack with Olivio. It fills me up quickly. Jane P. Heal, BS, RLC, IBCLC Public Health Nutritionist Vermont Department of Health I eat brown rice as a snack with Olivio. It fills me up quickly.

Jane P. Heal, BS, RLC, IBCLC
Public Health Nutritionist
Vermont Department of Health

]]> By: Charese Robinson http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-805 Charese Robinson Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:35:13 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-805 I have a tip that makes an inexpensive version of "crab spaghetti". Using whole wheat spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, basil, lemon pepper, and old bay MD Crab Seasoning. This gives the taste of crab without spending on crab meat. Charese Robinson Associate Agent Food Supplement Nutrition Ed. I have a tip that makes an inexpensive version of “crab spaghetti”. Using whole wheat spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, basil, lemon pepper, and old bay MD Crab Seasoning. This gives the taste of crab without spending on crab meat.

Charese Robinson
Associate Agent
Food Supplement Nutrition Ed.

]]> By: Linda Beringer http://foodandhealth.com/blog/2010/04/whole-wheat-breadsticks/comment-page-1/#comment-804 Linda Beringer Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:03:36 +0000 http://foodandhealth.com/blog/?p=1324#comment-804 I am always looking for quick, portable breakfasts, and so I love to incorporate whole grains into my favorite banana bread recipe. I use whole wheat pastry flour and even add flaxseed meal. Even my son can't tell the difference! I am always looking for quick, portable breakfasts, and so I love to incorporate whole grains into my favorite banana bread recipe. I use whole wheat pastry flour and even add flaxseed meal. Even my son can’t tell the difference!

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