But what are they?
Grains, also known as “cereal grains,” are small, dry seeds that are grown and harvested for people to eat; they’re often ground to make flour, too. Cereal grains are the edible seeds of a particular family of grasses, which includes rice, corn, wheat (including farro, spelt, and kamut), barley, rye, sorghum, and millet. There are also other seeds that we call “grains,” including quinoa, wild rice, and buckwheat; these aren’t true grains, but we cook and eat them the same way. “Whole grains” means that the grains have been minimally processed (as opposed to, say, white rice or white flour), which helps them retain more of their nutrients.…
