Whole Grain RecipesWe all know that we should eat more fiber. These whole grain recipes will help you to add more fiber, as well as other important nutrients, to your diet. You may not be familiar with some of these grains, but they are worth learning more about. In fact, some of these grains aren't actually a true grain at all, but rather a vegetable or fruit seed. Because of this, they can be used by those with wheat allergies. 
Flaxseed - Flaxseed contains lots of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. If you don't like fish you may wish to increase your consumption of flaxseed. In addition, there is research to suggest that flaxseed can help to increase breast health and combat breast cancer as well as slow the growth of prostate cancer. Try these Flaxseed Muffins either with berries or plain. They are tasty and easy to make. They also freeze well.Love the taste of homemade bread? Try making Flaxseed Bread. This tasty bread is perfect with soups or in a sandwich. Quinoa - I first heard about quinoa earlier this year. I didn't know how to pronounce it or how to cook it. However, I bought some at our local health food store and it is delicious. It is a complete protein and is also a good source of magnesium. This Quinoa Pilaf is delicious as a side dish. Buckwheat - Buckwheat is a good substitute for people with wheat allergies because it is not actually wheat. It contains a large amount of magnesium which helps lower blood pressure. Buckwheat may also help lower to effect on blood sugar. You can use it as a substitute for rice and many people use it as a hot cereal. These Buckwheat Pancakes are a delicious way to get buckwheat into your diet if you don't care for them in cereal. Serve with fruit instead of syrup for the best health benefits. Barley - You may be familiar with barley as it is used in many delicious soups. It is very high in fiber and the nutrient selenium. This Barley Bread is a good accompaniment to soup or a salad.
Do you have a recipe using any of these 4 "grains"? Is there another whole grain that you use as a substitute for white flour or rice? If you'd be willing to share the recipe with others,
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and I'll post your recipe here for others to enjoy.Whole grains are an excellent source of fiber. If you want to bake your own bread, you may want to invest in a wheat grinder and grind your own wheat berries. It's the freshest way to use whole grains in baking. Check out our nutrition store for a wheat grinder and cookbooks with more recipes.
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