This nutty ancient grain is—surprise!—actually a seed, like quinoa, and is native to South America. It is nutritionally dense: high in iron, bone-supporting calcium, and fiber, which is key for healthy digestion.
This ancient grain is another derived from durum wheat, and when cooked like rice, it boasts a nutty and complex earthy flavor. It is, like other whole grains, high in both protein and fiber,
Barley is an ancient cereal grain and the fourth most popular grain grown globally. While often used in beer production, it is a helpful grain to add to your diet as one cup of hulled barley provides more than 6 mg of iron
Sometimes referred to as forbidden rice, black rice gets its color from anthocyanins, antioxidants that studies have shown to reduce the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions.
This gluten-free whole grain is known for its deliciously complex nutty, slightly bitter flavor, and it is also the main ingredient in soba noodles.
Brown rice is the unprocessed version of white rice, with the bran and hull still attached, so it retains a higher percentage of nutrients than white. It typically takes longer to cook than white rice and has a chewier texture,
There are several varieties of this little round gluten-free grain that you may see in stores, such as fonio, pearl, and finger. One cup of millet also boasts 25% of the daily value of phosphorus for women over 19