Current Grains and Legumes News Today
Should You Sprout Your Grains, Nuts, and Legumes?
WebMD talks to experts about the health benefits of sprouting food and how to avoid food safety risks.
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:12:01 -0800
Meatless for a day: Explore the bounty produce, legumes and grains offer
Here’s the truth: I hate meat substitutes. Seitan doesn’t resemble “steak.” Soy “meat” is no replacement for chicken. And non-meat tacos — save those filled with straight-up veg — are a letdown at best. It’s a big, joyless eating experience, and I want no part of it.I’m not alone.“A friend gave me barbecue ribs made from a meat substitute, and they were awful,” recalls Marc Bernard, executive ...
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:51:44 -0800
School lunches get an update
Students in area elementary, middle and high schools will soon see more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and a variety of proteins served on their lunch plates.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:22:10 -0800
Diet Rich in Slowly Digested Carbs Reduces Markers of Inflammation in Overweight and Obese Adults
Among overweight and obese adults, a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates, such as whole grains, legumes and other high-fiber foods, significantly reduces markers of inflammation associated with chronic disease, according to a new study by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Such a "low-glycemic-load" diet, which does not cause blood-glucose levels to spike, also increases a hormone ...
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:38:18 -0800
Good carbs vs. Bad carbs
Carbohydrates, the most common of the three energy sources we get from food (the others are fat and protein), reside in the vast majority of our food, prominently in grains, vegetables, legumes and fruits. They are essential to good health — as long as you stick to the good sources and steer clear of the bad ones, which are linked to obesity and a host of chronic conditions, including diabetes ...
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:23:27 -0800
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