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Whole grains recipes

A serving bowl of goulash made with meat sauce and elbow macaroni
Easy macaroni goulash
A bowl of oatmeal topped with sliced apples
Apple cinnamon oatmeal packets
A pan of baked oatmeal
Baked oatmeal
Blueberry bean muffins
Three blueberry muffins
Blueberry muffins
A skillet with chicken, broccoli, red pepper and carrots
Brown rice with sizzling chicken and vegetables
Crunchy Trail Mix
A bowl of chicken in an orange curry sauce
Curried chicken and rice
A piece of golden brown fry bread
Griddle fry bread
A stack of oatmeal cookies
Hearty oatmeal cookies
A bowl of macaroni and cheese
Macaroni and cheese
A bowl of pasta with vegetables and herbs
Pasta provencal
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    • Healthy eating basics
      • Added sugars
      • Choosing beverages
      • Managing sodium intake
      • Portion size
      • Reading food labels
    • Nutrition FAQs
  • Cook
    • Food safety
    • Kitchen skills and tips
      • Cooking terms glossary
      • How to cook vegetables
      • How to freeze vegetables
      • Preparing dried beans and peas
    • Meal planning
    • Nourish: Cultural remedies
  • Move
    • Get active outdoors
      • Winter activities
      • Winter walking
    • Make a plan to get active
    • Physical activity guidelines
    • Staying active as a family
      • Nearly free family fun
    • Using a pedometer
    • Workout equipment
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    • Farmers markets
    • Food shelves
    • Shop smart grocery guide
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        • Pan roasted tilapia with tomatillo salsa
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        • Hearty oatmeal cookies
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        • Ice cream in a bag
        • Kale chips
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        • Pumpkin chocolate muffins
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        • Pumpkin surprise cupcakes
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