Free Delicious Wholegrain Recipe Booklet Available, Now!

Monday 11 January 2010

A new and free Wholegrain Goodness recipe booklet is packed full of simple, tasty dishes for the whole family. Recipes include two deliciously different ways to start the day, the Triple Breakfast Stack and Cocoa and Vanilla Smoothie, each containing up to three servings of wholegrain. Or for something really easy but tasty too, try the Spaghetti Fish Supper and for pudding Apple Brown Betty, a modern twist on a family favourite. For those watching their weight a slice of Fat Free Fruit Loaf is light in calories but full of flavour and contains one serving of wholegrain.

Experts agree that eating more wholegrain foods can be good for the whole family. Studies* show that eating three 16g servings of wholegrain a day has many health benefits, including maintaining a healthy heart and digestive system.  It can also help with weight management as the high fibre content can keep you feeling fuller for longer, helping to stop snacking between meals.

The Wholegrain Goodness recipe booklet** is bursting with new recipes, tempting photography, and tips and hints on easy ways to enjoy wholegrains in the diet. So finding your three a day has never been easier! FREE copies can be obtained by calling 0845 245 0009 and quoting WG0910.

For further wholegrain recipes, videos, tips and nutritional information visit www.wholegraingoodness.com

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To obtain a copy of the recipe booklet for yourself, or to request booklets for media giveaways please contact:

David Gough                                                 Donna Neary

Ceres                                                             HGCA

Tel: 0118 947 5956                                      Tel: 02476 478 734

E : david.gough@ceres-pr.co.uk                E : donna.neary@hgca.com  

www.wholegraingoodness.com                  www.youtube.com/HGCAwholegrain

Editor's notes:

• Data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) shows that consumption of wholegrain foods in Britain is extremely low. The survey revealed that one third of adults failed to consume any wholegrain foods on a daily basis and less than 5% consumed the recommended 3 or more servings per day
• The Wholegrain Goodness Campaign is run on behalf of HGCA
• HGCA aims to improve the production and marketing of UK grain. It provides market information to UK cereal farmers and producers, assists cereal product development, and promotes exports and funds research and development. It is a division of the Agricultural and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)
• To sign up for the Wholegrain Goodness newsletter email nutrition@hgca.com

* Benefits of eating wholegrain:

- Heart
People with a healthy heart tend to eat more whole grain foods as part of a healthier lifestyle (JHCI).

- Weight
Emerging evidence suggests that whole grain intake may contribute to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Studies show that people who eat whole grain foods are less likely to gain weight over time (Harland & Garton, 2007).

- Digestive Health
Whole grains contain fibre which can help maintain a healthy digestive system (Slavin 2004).

**The Wholegrain Goodness recipe booklet will be available from January 2010.