Is buckwheat good for your thyroid?
With so many claims out on the internet, it’s good to take a neutral look at whether or not buckwheat is a super food for your thyroid.
10 Delicious Spent Grain Bread Recipes You Need To Try With Your Favorite Soup
If you’re used to making your own beer, you’ll know precisely what spent grain is. For those that aren’t, spent grain is the leftover grain we have after brewing beer. It is known as spent grain because it has been used. Whilst spent grain might seem like a waste product, it can actually be used […]
Does Rice Grow In Water?
The popularity of rice is not to be underestimated. This is a grain that has traveled the world and forms a key element of a whole host of delicious, tasty, and healthy dishes from all cuisines and cultures. This popularity is easy to understand; not only is rice cheap and filling, but it is also […]
Is buckwheat a carb or protein?
Buckwheat is a part of the food group known as pseudocereals – these are seeds that are consumed as cereal grains; although, they don’t grow on grasses. Other types of pseudocereal include amaranth and quinoa. In spite of its name, buckwheat isn’t considered the same as wheat – in fact, it is gluten-free. Here, buckwheat […]
Is rye an inflammatory? The answer is yes
Rye bread has become more and more popular, especially in the health community. You’ll now see rye options at the grocery store, appearing as not only bread, but also pasta, crackers, and other baked goods. As rye, which is traditionally grown all over the world, makes its way into more options there have been concerns […]
Is amaranth good for IBS?
Amaranth is one of the latest buzzwords in the world of superfoods and nutritional masterpieces, and the benefits cited have been impressive. This is a grain that has been used for centuries by indigenous people as a food source, but it was not until recently that scientists began to take notice. But can amaranth really […]
The health benefits of milling your own grains (filled full of nutrients)
Due to its versatility and sustainability, grain is often considered one of the best gifts from nature. If you’re unfamiliar with grain, it is a basic ingredient used by most of the world’s population thanks to its ease of growth and affordability. It is essential in creating delicious foods and the varieties we have access […]
15 Delicious mediterranean grain bowl recipes
Mediterranean grain bowls can be super healthy. And as you may already know, they just so happen to be really delicious to boot. Mediterranean grains can include bulgar, couscous, oats, quinoa, brown rice, barley, buckwheat, farro, millet, freekeh, spelt, and rye. So there are plenty of grains there to work with. You can fill them […]
Is amaranth good for arthritis?
Amaranth has long been touted as a superfood because of its high protein content, and fans claim that it can help to reduce inflammation in the body, offering a great solution to arthritis and other conditions. Can amaranth really offer benefits for arthritis, and how can it be used? We took a closer look at […]
5 Alkaline grains
I first heard about eating more alkaline foods on Instagram (of course, right?) and immediately wanted to see if grains or pseudo-grains fit into this category. Alkaline foods are often touted as being good for health, but what exactly are they? Are there any grains that are alkaline? And is it worth to eat more […]