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Dear fellow food-lover,

Whole grains have shaped Mediterranean cuisine for centuries. Until the late 19th century, Mediterranean people ate grains in their whole grain form, as it was too expensive and labor intensive to remove the nutritious bran and germ. In the decades that followed, nutrition experts began to understand that a cuisine based around whole grains has tremendous health benefits.

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Mediterranean Whole Grains
Although wheat—along with grapes and olives—is part of the “trinity” of the Mediterranean Diet, there are a wide variety of delicious whole grains to be found throughout the Mediterranean region. Join us on a tour of Mediterranean whole grains and delight in the foods and flavors that await! 
With vegetables, peanuts, and whole grains—this simple comfort meal is balanced and tasty.


Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pasta Association
This bright, citrusy couscous salad is full of flavor from fresh basil and vegetables. Keep in mind that the couscous will expand as it absorbs the Citrus Dressing.

This recipe creates a comforting, nutritious meal. The brown rice is transformed into a creamy risotto by choosing a short grain (preferably sprouted) brown rice, and parboiling the rice before beginning the risotto process.

An Oldways recipe and photo
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