Top 7 super grains for good health

When it comes to our families, there isn't anything that we wouldn't do to make sure that they are getting the best nutrition that we could possibly give them. With all of the information cycling around on the internet about how bad refined grains are, it can be difficult to find the complete nutrition that we need to be getting from the grain group. Below are the seven of the healthiest whole grains that you can use to replace the refined ones.

Quinoa

Quinoa is called the queen of all grains for a reason. It consists of 60 percent more proteins as compared to other grains. It is so abundant in proteins that it can actually serve as a healthy alternative for white meat, red meat and fish. Quinoa is a complete source of protein because you can acquire all essential amino acids from it alone.

Quinoa is also rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium and vitamin B2. It also contains a vital phytonutrient, quercetin.

Unlike most other cereals, this supergrain is also gluten-free, making it safe for people with coeliac disease as well.

Moreover, quinoa consists of two times the fiber as most other grains and is thus, a very healthy remedy for constipation as well. Regular consumption is linked to lowered risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

Rice

Rice is supposed to be one of the healthiest foods on the planet. What we don't realize is that about seventy-five percent of the nutrients that we are supposed to get from rice are not in white rice. Brown rice is a healthier alternative since it still contains all of the vitamins and minerals that we expect to be there. If you can, always choose brown rice for your family. If you get tired of brown rice, there are both red and black rice. Both kinds also have high antioxidant levels which can help you reduce the amount of free radicals in your system.

Freekeh

Freekeh is another grain which is used in many Arabic dishes. One of the grains that was used way back in ancient times, Freekeh has about four times the fiber than you would typically see in brown rice. The kernels are typically harvested before they completely mature. These kernels have prebiotic properties which are well-known for aiding our digestive system. One a whole, they contain more vitamins and minerals than any other grain making them one of the healthiest foods you would add to your diet.

Buckwheat

Buckwheat has a simple name that many of us would recognize from the pancake mix at the store. This grain is very important to those with celiac disease since it is one of the few grains that their bodies can handle. Known to ease many of the symptoms that we face on a daily basis, buckwheat us packed full of vitamins and minerals to help us nourish our bodies.

Whole rye

Whole rye is another whole grain that we simply can't get enough of. With four times more fiber than whole wheat contains, rye is backed full of the nutrients that our bodies need to make it through the day. Whole rye also contains fifty percent of the iron that you need per day which can really help those who suffer from anemia.

Whole oats

We all remember the good old fashion oatmeal that our parents used to insist we eat on cold days before school. Whole oats contain avenanthramide which is an antioxidant that protects your heart. This is one of the healthiest things that you can eat in the morning. If you are wondering how you would tell the difference from whole oats and the refined oats that you are supposed to avoid just makes sure that it says that it has been produced from whole oats. It is also important to remember to make sure that the instant does not have any high fructose corn syrup in it.

See also:  https://www.doctortipster.com/19006-the-most-surprising-high-fiber-foods.html

References

https://www.grainsforhealth.org/

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/health-gains-from-whole-grains/