We all consume whole grains in our daily lives without knowing much about the benefits and the kinds available. It is essential to know the key nutrients these grains provide so that you can incorporate them in your daily diet.
1. Quinoa
Quinoa is one of the world’s most popular health food and has become a staple in every healthy lad’s diet. Let’s look into some benefits this grain possess:
- Very high in nutrient and amino acids
- High in antioxidants
- High in Iron and Magnesium
2. Amaranth
Also known as a pseudo-cereal, this super grain is very similar to quinoa. This grain is gluten free and boasts of health benefits such as:
- Lowers cholesterol
- High in calcium
- Easy to digest
3. Buckwheat
Buckwheat is a similar to wheat. Many people opt for this grain instead of wheat as it is also gluten free. The benefits of buckwheat are:
- Reduces blood pressure
- Helps in reducing gall stones
- Rich in copper, zinc and iron
4. Millet
Globally used in birdseed, millets are great for human consumption. It can be easily used to make porridge or vegetable stir-frys. Lets look into some of the bnefit this grain has:
- Promotes healthy heart
- Controls cholesterol levels
- Aids in digestion
5. Oats
One of the most common household staples, we all are very familiar with oats. Be it cookies or dishes, oats are everyone’s favourite and why not, after all they are have the following benefits:
- Rich in antioxidants
- Contains powerful soluble fiber
- Helps to lower cholesterol levels
Now that you know the goodness of these essential grains, wouldn’t you like to incorporate the same in your meals? An Ode To Oats will help you with just that!
