Photo: nerissa’s ring / Creative Commons Whole grains are an integral part of a healthy diet — if you remember, they make up the hefty bottom portion of the food pyramid you studied in grammar school — but if you believe just whole wheat and brown rice fall in the healthy part of this category, it’s time to discover new horizons. Perhaps you’ve noted the frenzy around quinoa? The following five grains and grain-alternatives — all rich in flavor and nutritious antioxidants, and the talk of nutritionists, food… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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5 Trendy (and Seriously Healthy) Alternatives to Traditional Grains