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We want to know what questions you have on health and wellness. Share your questions here and Arlene Sanoy, registered dietician at Kraft Kitchens, will stop by monthly to select two questions to be answered in our new upcoming KRAFT Live Healthy & Happy newsletter. The answers will also be posted here for everyone to see on the message boards.
Please keep in mind that other members may claim medical or nutrition expertise or status that they may, or may not, possess. Please use good judgment and discretion in following their advice. Always check with your doctor or nutritionist before modifying your diet.
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Nov 2, 2009 6:42 AM
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I use whole wheat flour in place of white flour with my cooking. I don't tell the difference, and I don't think others do either. (If they do, then I might have exposed them to something new. However, with my chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cake that are both laden with chocolate, I don't think people care... Much.)
It's interesting that companies are coming out with more whole grain products. However, I'm leery if a product that says "Made with whole grains" (as on the front of the Honey Maid Graham Crackers box). That gnerally means that the whole grains are after the white flour, maybe after the sugar and a couple of other artificial stuff. That's why I read the boxes if I'm leery.
Many of the veg sites have many recipes for the different whole grains. Also, just do searches, such as "couscous recipes" If you want to make sure they are truly healthy (what I would consider truly healthy-- whole foods, no animials or animal products), do searches like "vegan couscous recipes".
I hope this has been of some help.
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Sep 21, 2009 4:51 PM
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Hi,
I was recently diagnosed with advanced osteoperosis. I am electing not to take bisphosphenates, but rather to eat 80% akaline/20% acidic, with certain minerals and weight bearing exercises. With this in mind, I have found that whole grains are acidic. I love whole grain breads, cereals, etc. and find it difficult to understand how these would be a detriment to helping me build new bone. Do you have any information for me regarding whole grains and osteoperosis?
Thanks - Kathryn
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Sep 19, 2009 12:30 PM
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I truly wish that Weight Watchers would use more whole grains in its entrees. As with so many people doing Weight Watchers they just don't know how unhealthy their products are.
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Sep 19, 2009 12:15 PM
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I would love to see more recipes for whole wheat flour or whole grains! Help! I also like that more and more companies are coming out with whole wheat/grain products, but we need more.
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Sep 18, 2009 7:09 AM
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> Is instant brown rice a whole grain product despite
> the fact that it has been processed?
Welcome to the community, lghiggins.
Brown rice contains the outside rice husk and bran. Instant brown rice would still have that so it's a whole grain, but any time a food is processed, even when we cook it, it will lose some of it's nutrients.
I keep instant brown rice in our emergency food box for cooking when we have no power, and I also use it when camping.
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Sep 17, 2009 10:05 PM
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Is instant brown rice a whole grain product despite the fact that it has been processed?
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Sep 17, 2009 8:07 AM
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> When you say to cook kasha, do you mean the cereal or
> buckwheat as one responder mentioned?
Welcome to the community, artessence. This is a pretty old thread, but the kasha that was mentioned was the buckwheat grain that is cooked, or at least the type that I buy. Kashi, the company, has mixed grains that are cooked and eaten as a side dish, but they also make lots of varieties of cold and cooked mixed grain cereals for breakfast.
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Sep 17, 2009 7:55 AM
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When you say to cook kasha, do you mean the cereal or buckwheat as one responder mentioned?
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Apr 3, 2009 12:51 PM
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Jen has it right. If you only eat whole grains/high fiber foods on an inconsistent basis, you will continue to have problems.
I recommend that you try to get small amounts in on a daily basis. Perhaps start in the morning and add 1/4 c of higher fiber cereal to your normal meal. Or have a bit of high fiber cereal or fruit before bed.
Once that becomes comfortable for you (it could take a few weeks) slowly increase the amount week by week until you are getting the recommended 3 servings (~1/2-1cup depending on the product) of whole grains a day, and 20-35g of fiber per day. Be sure to increase the amount of fluids that you have as well (to ensure comfortable BMs)
Give your body some time to adjust. If after a month or so you are still having trouble, I would recommend that you speak with your doctor. You could be having IBS or IBD that is being exacerbated by the increased fiber.
(And yes, as a dietitian, these are things I talk about a lot, particularly in the clinical setting).  good luck!
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Apr 3, 2009 10:07 AM
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> Thanks jenn
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> I'm sure it has to do with the fiber. After eating
> things labeled "whole grains" like pasta and cereal I
> often have unusual and uncomfortable bowel
> movements.
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> What I need help with is understanding why
> thishappens (fiber, no doubt) but what I can do to
> prevent it from happening if that is possible.
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> I really want to eat more healthy with these grains,
> but the consequences make me nervous.
i am no arlene or st boisterous, but maybe if you slowly incorporated them into your diet, you wouldnt have such a 'difficult' time. (for lack of a better phrase). when i started my diet back in jan, my body had to completely readjust itself. and sometimes, it wasnt pretty. it was a matter of putting both feet in at the same time. after a couple of weeks, i was back in tune and feeling great. take my advice with a grain of salt, because all of us are different. 
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Apr 3, 2009 9:50 AM
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Thanks jenn
I'm sure it has to do with the fiber. After eating things labeled "whole grains" like pasta and cereal I often have unusual and uncomfortable bowel movements.
What I need help with is understanding why thishappens (fiber, no doubt) but what I can do to prevent it from happening if that is possible.
I really want to eat more healthy with these grains, but the consequences make me nervous.
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Apr 3, 2009 9:47 AM
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> Dear Arlene
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> Why did you remove my question about whole grains?
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> I am actaully very, very interested in finding out
> why and how whole grains affect my bowel movements.
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> Am I alone in this? I think not, probably.
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> I am sorry to have used a term you find offensive,
> but as a registered dietician you probably use that
> term in a clinical fashion all the time.
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> Feel free to use another word, but please answer my
> question about why whole grains seem to make what
> comes out the other end so uncomfortable.
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> And please don't delete this question. Thanks.
could it be the amount of fiber? odk. if arlene doesnt answer your question, maybe st boisterous will... good luck...
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Apr 3, 2009 9:44 AM
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Dear Arlene
Why did you remove my question about whole grains?
I am actaully very, very interested in finding out why and how whole grains affect my bowel movements.
Am I alone in this? I think not, probably.
I am sorry to have used a term you find offensive, but as a registered dietician you probably use that term in a clinical fashion all the time.
Feel free to use another word, but please answer my question about why whole grains seem to make what comes out the other end so uncomfortable.
And please don't delete this question. Thanks.
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Apr 3, 2009 8:41 AM
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Quinoa is great- and super healthy. It cooks up super fast as well, which is nice. It overcooks easily, however- so it needs to be monitored.
I also like Kashi's 7 Grain Pilaf. It's their mix of 7 grains. It can be cooked like rice for a side dish or even used as a hot cereal. As a side dish I cook it with onions, celery, carrots & herbs. If I have time, I'll also make my own pilaf style side dish with wheat berries, wild rice, flax seeds, cranberries & the same veggie/herb mix used above. It's great with roasted poultry or pork. It does take over an hour to cook, though.
Indian Harvest also does great whole grain mixes- but they can be tricky to find. I buy mine through the hospital. I particularly enjoy their Sunrise Blend (http://www.shalitfoods.com/canada/IH_sunrise.php) which I use in place of rice in asian style stir-frys. Again, it's very quick cooking.
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Re: The Whole Story on Whole Grains
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Apr 3, 2009 7:35 AM
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Quinoa, pronounced KEEN-wah (I only put this in because when I heard it pronounced I didn't know what they were talking about), is found in the states mostly in its seed form. I've eaten it like the buckwheat in tabbouleh, as a salad grain, although it's not a true grain. It's great made into a salad with red onions, cilantro, peppers, black beans and lime juice.
Here's a recipe for a chicken salad with quinoa: http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/quinoa-chicken-salad-63856.aspx
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