Ancient Grains Get A Fresh Look at Whole Foods in Middletown
Rare grains like amaranth, kamut and quinoa are showcased in a newly expanded "Buying in Bulk" section, where a specialist dispenses recipes and information.
Jackie Osborn of Middletown says she's lost 50 lbs over the past two years by embracing "greens and grains." Faced with having to go on medication for high cholesterol and blood pressure, Osborn decided to abandon her Italian-American influenced diet favoring white pasta and bread, cheese and meat. She's replaced it with platters of quinoa, brown rice and wheat berry, slow simmered in low-sodium vegetable stock and tossed with sautéed dark greens. She took this journey after taking on a new position at Middletown Whole Foods Market, as the Healthy Eating Specialist. "I have to walk the walk if I'm going to talk the talk," said Osborn, who used to be the Food Demonstration Specialist. "I am still overweight, but my health inside is good. I'…
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