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Grains

Small, hard, dry seeds, grains come with or without an attached hull or fruit layer. Our grain articles feature grains harvested for human consumption and most are gluten-free. We discuss their health benefits, uses and recipes.

Are Oats Gluten-Free? The Truth About Oats & Gluten

Oats are often praised as one of the healthiest breakfast options around ...

Black Rice Nutrition: What You Need to Know About ‘Forbidden Rice’

What is black rice? Despite being less popular than brown rice or ...

Gluten-Free Grains Your Digestive System Will Love

Gluten-free has become so popular on shelves today that practically every company ...

Brown Rice Nutrition May Lower the Risk of Diabetes & Heart Disease

In moderation, brown rice can be a very nutritious gluten-free carbohydrate and healthy ...

30 Green Smoothie Recipes to Boost Your Health Today!

Short on time but still want to sneak plenty of healthy foods ...

7 Foods that Cause Inflammation to Avoid (Plus Healthy Swaps)

There’s no doubt that diet plays a central role in regulating inflammation. ...

Turkey Stir Fry Recipe

An easy, one skillet meal with tons of taste ...

How to Improve Heart Health: 20 Ways to Protect Against Cardiovascular Issues

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. ...

Wheat Berries: Top 6 Benefits of Wheat Berry Nutrition

From pizza crusts to pastries, many popular grain-based products start out as ...

Are Saltine Crackers Healthy? Pros & Cons of Saltines

Although they provide a pleasant, salty crunch when paired with soups or ...

Malt: a Natural Sweetener and Cereal Grain with Many Nutrients

When you think of malt, malted milk balls, milkshakes or other sweet ...

Chickpea Flour: Versatile, Gluten-Free & High-Protein

If your only contact with chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) has been ...

21 Healthy Whole Grains & the Benefits of Eating Them

Whole grains have long been considered a key component of a healthy ...

White Rice Nutrition: Is It Healthy or Bad for You?

White rice is often criticized as a nutritionally void source of empty ...

Sorghum: The High-Fiber, Gluten-Free Ancient Grain

The sorghum plant, a member of the grass plant family called Panicoideae, ...

Almond Flour: The Gluten-Free, Heart-Healthy Flour Alternative

People love almond meal because it’s a gluten-free flour, and it’s also ...

Is the Freekeh Supergrain the New Quinoa?

Despite its odd name, freekeh (pronounced free-kah), aka farik, may be the ...

Quinoa for Weight Loss & Fighting Disease (Plus How to Cook It)

Often considered one of the world’s healthiest foods, quinoa is a powerhouse ...