What Is Short Grained Rice?
When it comes to rice, there are three common categories: short, medium, and long grain. The short grain varieties are easy to spot because they are short and stubby. They have a starch-like texture making them perfect for those dishes where you want the rice to be all sticky, such as for sushi. Short grain […]
What Does A Barley Plant Look Like?
You might assume that barley is just like rye, corn, or wheat. But this plant can be distinguished by its appearance. What do barley plants look like? Continue reading to find out everything you need to know about this widely grown crop. What Is A Barley Plant? Barley is grown at incredible rates, being one […]
What is multigrain?
A common word seen on food packaging, discover how “multigrain” is more of a marketing term than an indication of healthy food.
What’s Wheat Germ
Wheat is a popular cereal grain that has been used for hundreds of years. It is primarily used to make flour, which is then used in various recipes in baking. We might all be familiar with regular wheat, but what about wheat germ? In short, wheat germ is part of a wheat kernel that’s responsible […]
How to toast oats
There’s something special about toasted oats, isn’t there? When you toast oats, the flavor becomes stronger and so much more enjoyable! Not to mention, some recipes specifically call for toasted oats. It doesn’t matter which reason you want for toasted oats, you just want it done! You can toast your oats using a number of […]
Is oatmeal good for constipation?
Oatmeal is a fantastic, healthful snack. Oatmeal has many health advantages, including decreasing cholesterol and blood sugar levels while also assisting in the maintenance of healthy weight loss. You can improve your dietary decisions by becoming more knowledgeable about the different forms of fiber and their associated advantages. Whether or not oats contribute to constipation […]
Is bulgur gluten-free?
Have you ever come across a recipe that asks for bulgur and wondered if you could still consume this whole-grain cereal while sticking to a gluten-free diet? If so, you have come to the right place. Despite the fact that many health experts promote this grain as a very healthy food, if you are attempting […]
Does farro have gluten?
Have you recently been told you need to avoid gluten and want to know if farro has gluten? Perhaps you are looking to cut down the amount of gluten in your diet and want to know what you can and can’t eat? Or are you curious and want to know more? Whatever the reason might […]
Is spelt gluten-free?
Similar to wheat, spelt is an ancient grain. It has been used to make foods, such as bread, for many thousands of years. Although spelt had lost its popularity with the rise of wheat and barley as main food source, spelt is slowly receiving new interest. But can you eat spelt when you are on […]
What Are Wheat Berries?
Wheat berries are a type of whole grain that are becoming more and more popular. But what is a wheat berry? How do you eat it? What is the nutritional value of wheat berries (see also ‘How To Grow Wheat‘)? And what are the health benefits of eating them? If you want to know all […]