Written by UConn Dietetics Masters student Jamie Costello A majority of Americans are not consuming the recommended amounts of fiber. Fiber is found in plant foods, which include things like fruits, vegetables, whole grains etc. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble, which both play different but equally important roles in your digestive […]
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Grains, Grains, and More Grains!
Written by UConn Dietetics Masters student Carlie Stochl. Wheat and oats are not the only grains available to eat!! Did you know there are over 20 different types of grains? Examples of grains include wheat; white rice; Amaranth; barley; buckwheat; bulgur; einkorn; farro; Khorasan; millet; oats; quinoa; brown rice; rye; sorghum; Spelt; teff; and wild […]