Saturday, August 13, 2011

Breakfast Grains and Cereals

Nutritionist Linda Page explains that breakfast is one of the best times to eat our grains.  Their solid, satisfying, but low-fat nutrition can power us all day.  Whole grains are full of plant protein and complex carbohydrates to add fiber to our diet and to stabilize our blood sugar.  Whole grains are one of the best food sources of B-vitamins and vitamin E.

Health food stores have a wide variety of gourmet grains we an use.  Try amaranth, barley, buckwheat,  brown rice, quinoa, oats, millet, triticale, spelt or cous-cous.  Make a blend (for better amino acid balance), or use a single grain as you like.

Brown rice in the morning is an efficient source of protein and B vitamins that works well for a brown rice cleanse or for weight loss.  Sprinkle brown rice with 2 tablespoons of snipped dry sea vegetables.  Top it with fresh shredded carrots and spinach (EFA).  Stir in some sesame seeds and sprinkle it all with tamari sauce.

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