No food category is more tricky to understand than grains. Some experts say to avoid them completely; some tell us to eat only sprouted grains; and still others say that ancient grains are the ones we should be focusing on. What’s a person who enjoys carbs to put on their plate amidst all this confusion?
One thing that nutrition experts do generally do agree on is that all whole foods offer health benefits, and grains are no exception to that. As for whether there are more benefits to ancient grains than there are to modern ones, that’s what we’re here to break down for you. We asked two Ph.D. dietitians for their takes on this food category, and we’ll be sharing everything you need to know about ancient grains: What they really are, why they deserve a place at your table, and how you can best cook them.
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