If you were asked to name a couple of grains off the top off your head could you do it? I bet wheat is the first one that pops in your head or even rice or oats. Did you know there are several "ancient grains" that represent the oldest plants consumed by humans that are packed with crucial fighting health benefits? Have no fear - I am here to educate you on all these sensational grains that will give
you a sensational healthy body and mind!
TEFF:
TEFF:
High in Calcium and Vitamin C
One cup of cooked Teff has as much calcium as a half cup of
Spinach
Ethiopia region
Tiniest grain and can be sprinkled on salads or soups
QUINOA:
One cup of cooked Teff has as much calcium as a half cup of
Spinach
Ethiopia region
Tiniest grain and can be sprinkled on salads or soups
QUINOA:
High levels of complete protein, rich in iron, phosphorus, and
potassium.
Andean region
Mother of all grains that is used as a side dish or added to soups
and salads
potassium.
Andean region
Mother of all grains that is used as a side dish or added to soups
and salads
**Try this ZESTY Quinoa Salad**
AMARANTH:
High in protein and other nutrients include calcium, folic acid,
magnesium, and potassium
Aztecs and the Incas region
Can be popped like popcorn and is usually eaten as a porridge.
Also cooked and added to pancake batter, salads and soups
SORGHUM:
magnesium, and potassium
Aztecs and the Incas region
Can be popped like popcorn and is usually eaten as a porridge.
Also cooked and added to pancake batter, salads and soups
SORGHUM:
High in fiber, niacin and phosphorus
Africa and India region
Used in baked goods in the United States
BUCKWHEAT: Not a wheat despite it's name
Rich source of protein, calcium, iron, manganese, potassium,
and zinc
Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and Asia regions
Tricky to cook but commonly used to make pancakes and
soba noodles
EMMER (Farro):
Africa and India region
Used in baked goods in the United States
BUCKWHEAT: Not a wheat despite it's name
Rich source of protein, calcium, iron, manganese, potassium,
and zinc
Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and Asia regions
Tricky to cook but commonly used to make pancakes and
soba noodles
EMMER (Farro):
Chock full of fiber, iron, magnesium, niacin, and zinc
Near East region - one of the first crops to be
domesticated
Used in salads, side dishes and baked goods
Near East region - one of the first crops to be
domesticated
Used in salads, side dishes and baked goods
**Try these yummy breakfast Recipe**
http://sundaymorningbananapancakes.yummly.com/2012/10/farro-sweet-dumpling-squash-tartlettes.html#&disp
http://asweetspoonful.com/2012/01/in-motion.html
MILLET:
High in magnesium
Africa, China and India - one of the earliest crops cultivated
Side dish or added to soups - in Osaka, Japan, candied millet
puffs are a popular sweet treat
RYE:
Africa, China and India - one of the earliest crops cultivated
Side dish or added to soups - in Osaka, Japan, candied millet
puffs are a popular sweet treat
RYE:
High in folic acid, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium,
riboflavin, and zinc
North-Central -Eastern Europe region
Don' t think caraway seeds - can also be served as a hot side dish
or even added to soups and salads
Soaking overnight shortens the cooking time
riboflavin, and zinc
North-Central -Eastern Europe region
Don' t think caraway seeds - can also be served as a hot side dish
or even added to soups and salads
Soaking overnight shortens the cooking time
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