Название: The Beans & Grains Bible
Автор: Emma Borghesi
Издательство: Thunder Bay Press
ISBN: 1626864373
Год: 2015
Язык: английский
Страниц: 320
Формат: epub
Размер: 57.15 MB

The ultimate resource: from kidney beans and black beans to modern superfoods such as quinoa and farro

Beans and grains have been part of the human diet for centuries. Many stories exist of ancient cultures using these foods not only for sustenance, but also in ritual. The Beans & Grains Bible is a complete source of information on enjoying this naturally nutritious cuisine in your own home. Expert tips on choosing the best produce, storage ideas, and tasty recipes will help you make sure your family gets their daily requirement of these valuable food groups.

Powerful phytonutrients, including antioxidants, are found in the seeds and pods of beans, and also in the bran of grains.
Another group of micronutrients are called phytonutrients and are found in plants. Like vitamins and minerals, they are active compounds that play a role in helping to slow the aging process, and guard against certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases. These phytonutrients include powerful antioxidants found in the color pigments of plants (carotene, for example). Other phytonutrients occur in the bran layer of grains or in the thin skin surrounding seeds, called the seed coat. This is one of the reasons, along with fiber content and various others, that whole grains are considered healthier than refined grains.