barley-related stories
Trapped in 100 Percent Whole Wheat?
You stick to 100 percent whole wheat bread 100 percent of the time. Terrific. But don't forget to reach for all the other whole grains. FitSugar shows us how to eat three different whole grains every day.
I love Bob's Red Mill brand, their fiber-packed pancakes put buttermilks to shame. Don't miss Maggie's whole grain ideas, too, such as protein-star amaranth, bulgar and versatile barley.
Barley - Versatile Whole Grain Goodness
Whole grains are a nutrition powerhouse. But, for many people, once they venture away from white rice and squishy, refined white bread, they don't get too adventurous with their whole grains. Last week, I told you about quinoa, now let's check out barley.Like most whole grains, barley is low in fat but high in fiber, antioxidants and phytochemicals. Barley is also packed with vitamins and minerals, such as niacin, thiamine, iron and magnesium.
Barley is a natural addition to many broth-based soups, but there's a lot more you can do with this versatile grain. Here are some ideas:
- Cook barley flakes instead of oatmeal.
- Stuff mushroom caps with cooked barley and a variety of finely-diced and cooked vegetables (bell pepper, zucchini and garlic, for example).
- Add sauteed onions and celery to cooked barley for a delicious side dish (try cooking the barley in chicken or vegetable stock for added flavor).
Try this fresh take on whole grains
I try to incorporate as many whole grains as possible into my family's diet. We always opt for whole-grain pastas, crackers, and most of our cold cereals are whole grain (we slip a few treat cereals in now and then). We also eat plenty of oatmeal, brown rice, and whole-grain cous-cous. But, other than adding barley to soups now and then, I run a little short on ideas for other healthy whole grains. There are so many delicious whole grains to try -- such as quinoa and triticale. The Whole Grains Council has a library of recipes to try.
Eat Better America has a recipe for tabbouleh with fruit that sounds wonderful. I'm a big fan of tabbouleh and this is a new twist I can't wait to try. Some of the ingredients include bulgar, fresh herbs, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, as well as olive oil and cinnamon.
You Are What You Eat: Goodness Grains!
Each week, we'll be naming a Super Food and offering unique ways to use those Super Foods that pack nutritional power. After all, you are what you eat -- make it count!
Growing up, my mother always told me whole wheat bread was better than white bread. She could never explain exactly why--it was just one of those things that was. And now, the benefits of whole grains aren't just touted by mothers. Doctors, researchers, nutritionists -- everyone who has a say in the world of healthy living is speaking out about how important whole grains are to your diet.
Growing up, my mother always told me whole wheat bread was better than white bread. She could never explain exactly why--it was just one of those things that was. And now, the benefits of whole grains aren't just touted by mothers. Doctors, researchers, nutritionists -- everyone who has a say in the world of healthy living is speaking out about how important whole grains are to your diet.
Tasty gluten-free foods
A gluten-free diet is a must for people with celiac disease or an allergy to products containing wheat. It's not so easy being gluten free. Not only is gluten found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye, it's also added to many foods as a thickening agent. For example, some ice creams and even ketchup contain gluten.The latest issue of Women's Health gives us a list of some of the tastiest gluten-free products on the market. Even if you don't require a gluten-free diet, give some gluten-free foods a chance. They're often made from different grains -- like quinoa -- and it's a good idea to incorporate new whole grains into your diet.
Check out the gallery for the Women's Health top gluten-free picks.
Gluten may be making you sick
Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
Gluten is the talk of the town. The six-letter word is no stranger here at That's Fit and now that Hollywood's Jenny McCarthy has revealed that removing gluten from her autistic son's diet is helping him emerge from his disease, gluten-free diets may become all the rage.
The whole gluten topic really has me thinking -- I admit, I was a bit in the dark about the whole topic prior to just now -- and what I'm thinking is this: Do I really need to be eating wheat?
Gluten -- the protein found in wheat products such as breads, pastas, pastries, rye, barley, and some oats -- isn't a problem for many people. But for those sensitive to it, gluten can cause a sickening reaction. In fact, experts believe an underlying allergy to gluten may be to blame for some neurological disorders. It may also be connected to problems like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Celiac sprue.
The whole gluten topic really has me thinking -- I admit, I was a bit in the dark about the whole topic prior to just now -- and what I'm thinking is this: Do I really need to be eating wheat?
Gluten -- the protein found in wheat products such as breads, pastas, pastries, rye, barley, and some oats -- isn't a problem for many people. But for those sensitive to it, gluten can cause a sickening reaction. In fact, experts believe an underlying allergy to gluten may be to blame for some neurological disorders. It may also be connected to problems like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Celiac sprue.
