Why You Should Eat Millet
A great heart healthy grain like oats
Reduces the severity of asthma
Reduces the frequency of migraine headaches.
Lowers blood pressure
Reduces the risk of heart attacks
Great source of fiber - lowers risk of type 2 diabetes, helps prevent gallstones, helps prevent breast cancer, fills you up sooner and longer so you eat less!
Nutrition Profile
The [...]
Why You Should Eat Oats
Oats contain a specific type of fiber that lowers cholesterol and lower cholesterol means healthier arteries!
Helps to keep blood sugar levels stable
Lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes
Antioxidants in oats protect LDL cholesterol (the good kind) which aid in a healthy cardiovascular system
Lowers the risk of heart failure
Why You Should Eat Whole Wheat
Whole wheat is a great source of fiber and therefore helps with all of the following:
prevents gallstones
lowers the risk of developing the Metabolic Syndrome – obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
keeps you regular
lowers the risk of breast cancer in women
helps you feel full sooner and longer, [...]
Why You Should Eat Quinoa
Named a “super crop” by the United Nations because of its high nutrition
Has more protein than any other grain – up to 20 percent protein, compared with 7.5 percent for rice, 9.9 percent for millet, and 14 percent for wheat
Is a complete protein; contains all 9 essential amino acids, including lysine, [...]
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked wheat berries
1/2 med onion minced
2 cloves or garlic, press or chop
3 cups fresh parsley minced
1 med onion chopped
3 Tblsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tblsp fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Enjoy!!
Notes:
For a wheat-free option substitute cooked quinoa for the wheat berries.
Whole oats groats are oats in their least processed form. All that is been done is the husk has been removed. Groats have a nice chewiness and great nutty flavor.
Our instructions will make more sense after you quickly read through our thermos cooking basics.
Jan 7
Posted by Stephanie in Main Ingredient, Recipes, Wheat | No Comments
Ingredients
1 cup cooked wheat berries
2 Tblsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tblsp olive oil
coarse salt and ground pepper
2 Tblsp minced scallion
3/4 cup seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice and olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Add minced scallion, halved seedless grapes, [...]
This pudding is a quick, easy, flavorful and healthy dish that can be eaten as a snack or served as a dessert.
Cook Time: ~15 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 (12 oz) can fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup cooked wheat berries
1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1 small apple, diced
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
2 Tblsp honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 slices bread, [...]
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