Grains?

[frankf]

Grains are on the bottom of the primade. I need a defination of what are a list of grains, and how to cook and incooperate into my diet.

[bicyclebach]

Grains are at the bottom of the food pyramid but even the pyramid has its detractors, so who knows?  Here's a partial list of grains (below).  Avoid refined grains which play havoc with your insulin levels and makes you store fat.  When it comes to diet and food choices it can get very confusing.  There are so many "experts" who think they know the way, sorta like religion but I digress.  Cut out processed foods, white stuff (white flour, sugar, etc.) and eat "real food" in its most natural form, pay attention to portions and you can't go too wrong.  Simple as that sounds it is a huge change from the average American diet. Just reading labels and eliminating sugars would lead you to toss the majority of food in your kitchen.  Many "whole wheat" breads are not particularly healthy because of all the other artificial ingredients plus sugar.  Ezekiel brand breads are good choice (found in the frozen section).  I wish you the best on your quest to healthy eating.

Whole grains:
brown rice
buckwheat
bulgur (cracked wheat)
oatmeal
popcorn

Ready-to-eat breakfast cereals:
whole wheat cereal flakes
muesli

whole grain barley
whole grain cornmeal
whole rye
whole wheat bread
whole wheat crackers
whole wheat pasta
whole wheat sandwich buns and rolls
whole wheat tortillas
wild rice

Less common whole grains:
amaranth
millet
quinoa
sorghum
triticale
   
Refined grains:
cornbread*
corn tortillas*
couscous*
crackers*
flour tortillas*
grits
noodles*

Pasta*
spaghetti
macaroni

pitas*
pretzels

Ready-to-eat breakfast cereals
corn flakes

white bread
white sandwich buns and rolls
white rice.

[arjemdo06]

Grains are important sources of many nutrients, including dietary fiber, several B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate), and minerals (iron, magnesium, and selenium). If I am bored and nothing to do in my house, I am always preparing grains with milk for my younger brother's meal. Based on my research, grains and milk are a perfect combination for kid's breakfast. Sometimes, I also drink kefir, it as a good source of probiotics.