Tag Archives: ancient grains
Grab the Quinoa! Ancient Grains are Making a Comeback
By Sarah LeVesque, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student What are ancient grains? Ever since it became cool to eat carb-less diets grains have been getting a bad rap. Recently, there has been a rise in gluten-free options while people … Continue reading
50 Ways to Eat Quinoa
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern I walked into my kitchen the other day to find a giant bag of something called ‘quinoa’ taking up the counter space I was going to use to make my lunch. My mom … Continue reading
All about Amaranth
Much like quinoa, amaranth was grown by the Aztecs and then nearly abolished during the Spanish conquest. Also like quinoa, this ancient grain is making a comeback. Amaranth, botanically known as Amaranthus, are tall plants with wide green leaves and … Continue reading
20 Ways to Incorporate Ancient Grains
When most Americans think of “grains” we think of wheat, rice, and oats. For many of us, these three grains have played a big part in our daily diet for most of our lives. But times are changing and our … Continue reading