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

Ancient grains have been around for thousands of years, long before they were used to drive up sales in the cereal aisles. The ancient Egyptians baked bread from farro wheat, and the now trendy chia was grown by the Aztecs. But do these exotic grains have health benefits that surpass modern wheat? The Oldways Whole Grains Council describes ancient grains as whole grains that have remained free of changes for hundreds of years. Unlike modern wheat, which has undergone many cha