Before I discuss the many reasons why it is beneficial to vary our grain consumption (the last section of this article, just before the references), I will share an overview of all the grains.
There is one major way to split the grains — the grains that contain gluten and the grains which don’t contain gluten. [...]
This is the standby lunch I serve for my kiddoes and me when we have no leftovers in the fridge. It is tasty, satisfying, heathy and filling. Actually, it is surprisingly good, if you consider the reputation that lentils and brown rice have as typical and bland health food fare! When prepared as simply and [...]
I love receiving questions because they remind me of important points I should have made. Tracy asked me the following question:
I don’t understand the reason for the various grains. Is it just for varied flavors in the end product? I figured there must be a health benefit.
This is a really good question and very important [...]
For many grains and beans, thinking and planning ahead is the key to actually getting them on the table by dinnertime. Beans require soaking overnight and cooking for a few hours before incoporating into a meal. Whole grains, such as brown rice, wheat berries, and barley, can require an hour or more of simmering to [...]
Muesli is our warm weather breakfast. It soaks overnight and is ready to spoon into bowls in the morning — an almost effortless and delicious breakfast ready to go.
Muesli
serves 6
4 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if desired)
2 cups apple juice
2 1/2 cups filtered water
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
1/3 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup [...]
Last updated: 9-18-06
Ahh… the aroma of fresh-out-of-the-oven, mouth-watering, whole wheat bread. Not another smell in the world has the same effect on my family. We follow an informal rule that from every fresh batch, one loaf must be consumed right away. Of all the changes we’ve made in the last 4 years to eat [...]
Pretty normal day here. Yesterday I was so tired I had to take a nap. I hope that doesn’t happen to me today. But if it does, I guess I’ll have to nap!
This afternoon, after our schooling is done, we are going to hit the library, the post office and the thrift [...]
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