The Five Healthiest Grains
By: Sheri Wetherell
Published: March 29, 2011

Teff
An Egyptian grain that's high in iron and has a slightly sweet molasses flavor. Quick to prepare, too! Only about 20 minutes. Gluten free! Try these Teff Ginger Molasses Cookies
Quinoa
Packed with manganese and antioxidants which aid in repairing cells. It's super quick to prepare (only about 15 minutes) and it's one of the healthiest grains (though technically it's a seed) that you can eat. Gluten free! Try this Gluten Free Quinoa and Corn Flour Crepes with Sweet Crêpe Filling or this Salmon Quinoa Risotto
Amaranth
Has more protein than any other grain! Gluten free! Try this Amaranth and Roast Veggie Salad
Millet
One cup contains 25% of your daily value for magnesium. It's also great for energy metabolism. Gluten free! Try these Parmesan Herb Millet Cakes
Wheat Berries
Slow to cook (about 2 hours), but contain about 10% of your daily recommended value for complex carbohydrates. Not gluten free. Try this Feta Wheat Berry Salad

Comments:
Chris
March 29, 2011

Why do food sites continue to classify quinoa as a grain?  It is a seed, not a grain.
lostsoulhelpmejebus

Since I live in a very rural location, unless I want to drive about 2.5 hours to the big city, none of the 5 grains you listed are available to me.  I will keep them in mind just in case I travel somewhere that might have them.
Sheri Wetherell

Thanks for the correction! I've edited the post.
Sheri Wetherell

There are many online resources. Try Amazon.com, for instance. I like Bob's Red Mill brand :)
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LOL. I was also going to mention that Quinoa is not a grain. I love Quinoa and I've converted a few friends into fans. I have never tried Teff, but I'm going to look out for it. Thanks!