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Grains
Quinoa
Food (other); Grains
This supergrain of the future contains more protein than any other grain. It is a complete protein (it contains all 8 essential amino acids) and is very high in unsaturate fat. Can be prepared in any ...
Triticale
Food (other); Grains
A nutritious hybrid of wheat and rye which contains more protein and less gluten than wheat. Normally found in health food stores, it is available as whole berries, flakes, and flour. Used in ...
Basmati rice
Food (other); Grains
This exotic rice variety from East India, is long-grained and perfumy.
Amaranth
Food (other); Grains
Amaranth is a tiny grain native to Mexico. It's one of the few whole grains that contain all of the essential amino acids, making it an ideal source of protein. Choose it as a hot cereal, add to ...
Bulgar
Food (other); Grains
Bulgur is made from crushed wheat berries that are steamed whole, then dried and cracked into grits. It is not the same as cracked wheat, which is uncooked wheat. Finely ground bulgur is used to make ...
Farro
Food (other); Grains
Farro (emmer wheat), nicknamed the Pharaoh's wheat, was a culinary cornerstone of ancient Egyptian and Roman menus. It gradually fell out of favour because it was low-yield and difficult to hull. Now ...
Kasha (buckwheat groats)
Food (other); Grains
Since buckwheat is botanically a fruit and not a wheat product, it's a good alternative for those who are wheat sensitive. It contains the amino acid lysine, which isn't usually found in grains. It ...
