Thursday, February 23, 2012

Thematic THURSDAYS: Which Grains are Healthy?

What grains can you eat if you're not eating refined carbs? And, what about gluten? Generally, 'low-gluten' and 'low carbohydrate' go together, but not always.

 There's a lot of debate, but you could try sticking with low-gluten grains like quinoa, farro, millet and buckwheat. The Livestrong site contains some information on cereal grains and their gluten levels. Whole Foods offers a basic refresher on the grains. And, a primer on Wikipedia offers further guidance.

The question of whether the solution to eating healthier is a low-gluten, low-carbohydrate, or low-glycemic index/load diet remains a thorny one. More research is needed.

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