8 Whole Grains You Should Be Eating This Fall

If you've written off whole grains, you may be leaving some flavorful nutrition benefits on the table. September is Whole Grains Month and the perfect time to reconsider what these gems have to offer. Even if you're maintaining a gluten-free diet, you can still enjoy the benefits of whole grains. It's increasingly easy to find and incorporate gluten-free grains into your diet. Try quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat, corn, millet, gluten-free oats, rice, sorghum, teff and wild rice. Whole grains are versatile. Use them in pancakes and muffins, breads, grain and vegetable salads, veggies burgers, soups and stews, side dishes and more. For most healthy adults, the recommendation is to get at least three servings of whole grains a day. And if you think eating whole grains means swapping brown rice for white, you're right. But brown rice is just the beginning. Here are a few more to consider: 1. Amaranth Little and mighty, this psuedo-grain packs a powerful nutrition punch. Amaranth delivers protein, fiber, calcium and potassium, making it a heart-healthy choice. Amaranth can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, including this Cinnamon Apple & Pear Porridge from McKel Hill at NutritionStripped.   2. Black rice White rice is a staple in many parts of the world. However, it's one of many options. Relish in the nutty flavor of red rice, black rice and wild rice (which is not technically a rice at all). Though harder to find, black rice offers all the nutrition benefits of regular ric...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news