Ancient Grains nutrient-rich grains unchanged over the last several hundred years.
Ancient Grains
Amaranth
Freekeh
Kamut
Quinoa
Spelt
Teff
Millet
Kamut
Sorghum
Farro
Buckwheat
What Ancient Grains Offer Your Health
Amaranth – Nutty and toasted flavor
Gluten free, high fiber
Nutrients: Protein, calcium, manganese, zinc, phosphorus and iron.
Rich in macronutrients, micronutrients and essential amino acids, particularly lysine.
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
Health: Lower Cholesterol, Reduce Inflammation
A major food for the Aztecs
Millet – high magnesium
Kamut – Richer in polyphenols, fatty acids and minerals like selenium
Quinoa – phytohormones
Teff – iron, calcium
Farro – rich in protein
Freekeh – High protein, rich in minerals iron, calcium, and zinc
Buckwheat – gluten-free, high rutin /quercetin
antioxidant
Ancient Grain Research
Amaranth:
Iron, zinc and calcium dialyzability from extruded product based on whole grain amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus and Amaranthus cruentus) and amaranth/Zea mays blends.
State of knowledge on amaranth grain: a comprehensive review
Emerging opportunities in exploring the nutritional/functional value of amaranth
Phytochemicals in quinoa and amaranth grains and their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential health beneficial effects: a review.
USDA National Nutrient Database Amaranth
Quinoa
Quinoa: Nutritional, functional, and antinutritional aspects.
Nutrition facts and functional potential of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa willd.), an ancient Andean grain: a review.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat as a Functional Food and Its Effects on Health
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) grain and fractions: antioxidant compounds and activities.
