Ancient Grains for Modern Meal

Grains like corn, wheat, rice, barley, oat, millet and ancient grain all make up about 70% of food consumer in the world. The ancient grains are not as popular as the other gains mentioned earlier, but are making a comeback. You can add variety to your diet by including Ancient Grains.

Ancient grains might be new to many of us; they have been around for centuries. They faded in popularity as a result of modern hybrid grains. Ancient Grains have not change from what they use to be thousands of years ago.

Why Ancient Grains?

It is no secret that modern grains like wheat, maize oats etc. has gone through hybridization with the intent of increasing it production, increase its profits and reducing the cost of production.

Ancient grains are free from hybridization and GMO (genetically modified organism) manipulation. It has high fiber and it is rich in protein. While some of them are even gluten free.

Types of Ancient Grains

Here are some tasty Ancient Grains you should try;

• Amaranth.
  
  
  

Amaranth is often time called a pseudo grain and has been refer to as both herb and vegetable. It is a South African plan that can be used in place rice. It is high in protein and amino acid that helps to build the brain cell. It is a great source of dietary fiber, folic acid, potassium calcium and mineral salt. 

• Buckwheat
  
  
  

Buckwheat is a fruit seed that is related to rhubarb and sorrel. It produces triangular seed known as the buckwheat groats and it is found in Eastern Europe and Russia. It is three sided in shape, rich in essential nutrients, vitamins, energy, and fiber.

• Kamut 
  
  
  
  kamut is also known as khrosan wheat that has eight out of nine minerals and contain 65% more amino acids. It is higher in lipid and protein and because of its strong antioxidant which helps the immune system.
  
  
  
  
    
• Spelt

Spelt was originally grown in Iran and later found its way to Europe and in North America. This grain contains gluten and is therefore not suitable for those who have gluten intolerance and it is easy to digest

     

• Quinoa 

Quinoa is dubbed the mother of all grains in Inca because it’s life sustaining nutrients are nine essential amino acid, making it a complete protein which has been shown to boost immunity, improve muscle quality and regulate hormone production. Quinoa is rich in magnesium, phosphorus, Iron and potassium, dietary fiber, quinoa is gluten free and is consider easy to digest.