Can I eat ancient grains if I'm gluten-free or on an irritable bowel diet?
Ancient grains are a nutritional step above modern wheat, as I noted in my previous post. In this second part of my series on ancient grains, I'll list the grains you can eat if you're gluten free. And for those on a FODMAP diet that may relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, not all varieties of ancient grains will cause painful episodes. Ancient grains, or grains that have never been modified, contain a high amount of vitamins B, E, antioxidants, and minerals such as