Grain education

I am teaching you basics of grains today so you all don't shy out from using them.

Easy to cook.

Lot of health benefits.

Whole grains have,Bran,the germ,and endosperm.

They stabilize blood sugar,help control B.P

The grains are,

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,1 cup of water.

Buckwheat is not a wheat but a fruit related to Rhubarb.

It has Rutin which can support capillaries.

2 cups water and 1 cup of buckwheat?

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