Quinoa, pronouned "keen-wah", is a whole grain that I consume on a regular basis. This whole grain is packed with vitamins, minerals, and even some protein (about 8 g per cup to be exact). Quinoa is among one of the trendier grains because it is so versatile. You can use quinoa to make a salad, as a filler, as a side dish, or even incorporate it into an omelette for breakfast (yes I do this all of the time)!! A fun fact about quinoa is that it also comes in different varieiti

Barley is a whole grain that people tend to forget about. I know it's not as trendy as quinoa, but trust me, barley is delicious and packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals; all of which are important for health. The American Heart Association has repeatedly demonstrated that replacing refined grains with whole grains (like barley), lowers the risk of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even inflammation. This is a huge deal!! How much are we supposed to e

In celebration of Whole Grains Month and students going back to school, I thought it would be fun to experiment with a bento box. For those of you who don't know, "bento" refers to a single-portion takeout very common among the Japanese. A traditional bento is filled with rice, pickled vegetables, and meat or fish, but the way I look at it, a bento box is a great opportunity to load up on whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. If you have children, a bento box is also a grea