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Farro An ancient bristled grain that originated in the Middle East. Also known as emmer, this mother grain to all modern varieties of wheat is grown primarily in northern Italy and is prepared like rice to produce a plump, chewy berry that may be added into pilaf, salad, risotto, soups, pastas, breads, and crackers. The grain is closely related to spelt, einkorn, barley, and wheat berries. Read more
Tasty and nutritious spelt is an ancient grain that is making a comeback. It's a distant cousin to our modern wheat, but it's much higher in fiber, and contains much more protein. Spelt is also rich in B-complex vitamins. People who have a sensitivity to wheat can usually tolerate eating spelt, because it's easier to digest. The actual grain has a tougher outer husk that protects it from Read more
Check out this spelt salad from reader prepel; she posted it in our Healthy Recipe community group. Keep on reading to learn how to make this for yourself! Read more
We might not be able to make it to Greece or Southern Italy anytime soon, but we can bring the cuisine to us by celebrating Mediterranean Diet Month in our own kitchens. The healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet are touted by numerous studies, and for good reason: it promotes heart health, good vision, and weight control, to name a few. An easy way to get the Mediterranean diet into your own Read more
Looking for a healthy way to start your day? This spelt and buckwheat banana nut muffin that reader prepel posted in the Healthy Recipe community group may be just what you need. Keep reading to find out how to make this dish! Read more
Bread, pasta, and whole grains are excellent sources of fiber, so when observing Passover, the limited diet can mean less trips to the ladies' room. To ensure you stay regular during Passover, follow these tips. Eat allowed grains: Wheat, barley, rye, oats, and spelt may be off-limits, but unless you are a strict Jew, quinoa, millet, and rice have the green light. Enjoy these fiber-full grains Read more
Whole grains are healthy for us because they're loaded with immune-boosting vitamins, energy sustaining carbs, and filling fiber to encourage weight loss, and they are a low-fat source of protein. With so many to choose from, find out which grains are lowest in calories and which offer the most fiber and protein. Read more
FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle came up with this special cookie for Valentine's Day; she posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Tied with a festive pink ribbon and a little love, I’m hoping these cookies will be perfect for Valentine's Day. The whole-grain oats, nuts, and cherries in these cookies add heartiness, while the melted dark-chocolate chunks deliver bursts of richness. The chia Read more
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Whether you're avoiding cow's milk for health or moral reasons, there are tons of dairy-free beverages to pour over your bowl of cereal. Not sure which is the best choice? Check out the chart to see how milk alternatives compare to skim milk, and then read the explanations below to see why you might want to choose one over the other. We put skim milk on the top of the chart to help make the Read more
