Health Grains that You haven't heard of

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Health Grains that You haven't heard of

Hey All,

We all know it that grains are an important part of healthy diet eating grains, especially whole grains, provide health benefits. People who eat whole grains as a part of diet have a reduced risk of chronic diseases, cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and certain cancer.

Whole grain diets can also improve bowel health by helping to maintain regular bowel movements and promote growth of healthy bacteria in the colon and it’s not at all easy to tell which food is whole grain. Every bread, cereal or snack packaging, and virtually everyone promotes its whole grain goodness. But not all of them are actually whole grain. Terms like multigrain, 100% wheat, cracked wheat, organic, bran and blah blah may sound healthy, but none actually indicates the product is whole grain.

Now you must be feeling bored ok let me come to the point J

Here are grains you have probably never heard of that can be great additions to a healthy diet:

Bulgar

Bulgar another derivative of wheat, it’s result of boiling, drying and cracking wheat kernels. It’s incredibly versatile in dishes and cooks in about the same amount of time as pasta.

Sorghum

Sorghum is a gluten free grain that can be a great option for those with celiac disease and it’s also super versatile can be used as flour in baked goods, popped like popcorn, or used to make beer J.It’s even higher in polyphenol antioxidants than the pomegranates.

Spelt

Spelt is a type of wheat that is higher in protein than other types, and in flour form can easily be used as a substitute for wheat flour.

Red rice

White rice, Brown rice now Red rice ???? confused L A type of yeast growing on rice grains yields this fun colored food and the health benefits are pretty astounding . Long used for its medicinal properties in Asian countries, Red rice grain is getting popularity in the US for its cholesterol-lowering properties.

Indian rice grass

Indian rice grass, also known by the brand name Montina, is a staple of native America diets nad gaining popularity in the gluten free community. Pure Indian rice grass flour is super high in protein and fiber.

Wheat Berries

Wheat berries are a way to get wheat in its most natural state – whole kernels with only the hull removed. This means they contain all the grain’s nutrients and minerals. One half is a great serving of selenium, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium and lignin, a phytochemical  that may help protect breast cancer.

Triticale

When wheat and rye meet and fall in love , they make triticale, a hybrid of two grains that’s been around since the 1960s.

Buckwheat

Native to Russia, buckwheat is actually not a type of wheat at all, it’s an herb! More closely related to rhubarb than to wheat. Its seeds are ground into flour or crushed to make groats, which are cooked like rice.

Fonio

Fonio might be a tiny of millet, but there’s a ton of nutritional value in this grain. It’s rich in amino acids – specifically methionine, which helps liver process fat, and cysteine, which is the part of proteins that make up our hair, nails, and skin. Fonio is also one of the grain highest in magnesium, zinc and manganese.

Farro

Same grain, different name (depending on location) – emmer is the American term for it’s known as faro in Italy, where it has rich history. This ancient strain of wheat was rationed to roman soldiers thousands of years ago. A half cup of farro has more fiber and fewer calories than brown rice and quinoa.

Kamut

Kamut is a brand name -  most commonly used name for the ancient khorasan strain of wheat. It’s great source of wheat. It’s a great source of protein, with 11 grams per cup, as well as nutrients like selenium, zinc, and magnesium.

Amarnath

This grain is high in fiber and it’s also a great source of the amino acid, calcium and squalene, a compound that may help prevent cancer. Plus it’s a protein power house.

I know it’s too much for today but the list is too long J anyways I will stop myself here.