I am teaching you basics of grains today so you all don’t shy out from using them.
They are easy to cook.
Lot of health benefits.
Whole grains have Bran, the germ, and endosperm.
They stabilize blood sugar, help control blood pressure.
What are the names of Grains?
Amaranth
Barley
Brown rice
Buckwheat
Bulgur
Farro
Freekeh
Millet
Quinoa
Rye berries
Rye flakes
Wild rice
Spelt berries
Teff
Wheat berries
Amaranth is a complete protein as it has amino acid lysine.
2 cups of liquid to I cup of amaranth and cooking time 15 to 20 minutes
Barley is 2 types,
Hulled barley or barley groats
Pearled barley it takes long to cook, 45 minutes or more.
Soaking it for few hours prior to cooking may reduce cooking time.
Brown Rice has hull removed but bran and germ remain.
2 and a half cup of liquid – 1cup of water.
Buckwheat is not wheat but a fruit related to Rhubarb.
It has Rutin which can support capillaries.
2 cups water and 1 cup of buckwheat
More on next blog post
Nalini M Dave, MD
