There are some grains everyone should be eating for a well-balanced diet. Here, Daniel Lambraia talks about 4 of those grains, why they’re so good for you, and how you can add them easily into your current diet.

1. 4 G R A I N S
Y O U S H O U L D
B E E A T I N G
D A N I E L L A M B R A I A

2. In a world full of trendy carb-free diets, a
lot of people on the path to a healthier life
immediately cut out grains as well.
It turns out that there are some really
healthy and beneficial grains that
everyone should be eating for a well-
balanced diet.
Here, I’ll talk about 4 of those grains, why
they’re so good for you, and how you can
add them easily into your current diet.

3. It’s the grain that people have been
preaching for years – and there’s good
reason for it. Whole wheat, along with
many other whole grains, serve up 2 to
3 grams of fiber per serving, which is
essential for a healthy diet. Many food
companies have tried to capitalize off
of the benefits of whole wheat to grow
their sales, deceiving customers that
they’re getting a great serving of the
grain without actually making their
product with 100% whole wheat. Be
sure to look for that on the label the
next time you hit the grocery store.
Whole
Wheat

4. AmaranthIf you’ve never heard of this grain,
you’re not alone. It’s certainly not as
common as whole wheat, but has just
as many – if not more – health
benefits for your diet. This whole grain
is packed with protein, iron, calcium,
and fiber. It’s also labeled as gluten-
free because it fits into the seed
classification. People typically use this
grain as a snack or in lieu of pasta or
cereal.

5. Contrary to popular belief, corn is
not a vegetable – it’s a grain! Sure,
it’s used in a lot of unhealthy dishes
and products (I’m looking at you,
high fructose corn syrup), but when
prepared and enjoyed correctly, it
offers just as many health benefits
as any other whole grain.
You can toast the raw kernels for
popcorn for a light snack or enjoy it
at a barbecue straight off of the cob.
It’s a very versatile grain that will
add flavor and health benefits to
your diet.
Corn

6. Quinoa
Essentially unheard of before 2015,
quinoa is one of the most powerful
grains that has been introduced to the
American diet in decades (at least, in
my humble opinion). Quinoa is unique
because it’s what health experts
consider a complete protein. This
means that it has balanced quantities
of 9 essential amino acids.
This grain is small but
mighty, and can be used in
so many different ways that
you might find yourself
buying bags and bags of it
every month at the store.
(pronounced keen-wahh)

7. Grains are not bad for you, so don’t
let any conflicting information tell
you otherwise.
As always, if you want to make a
change to your diet or have questions
about what you’re eating and the
health benefits surrounding your
diet, call your doctor or schedule an
appointment with a nutritionist.
You’ll be happy that you did.

8. Thank You.
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