Topic: grains

Doc Calls Wheat A “Perfect, Chronic Poison,” Backs It Up With Lies

Doc Calls Wheat A "Perfect, Chronic Poison," Backs It Up With Lies

I’ll be so glad when the paleo diet and its ilk go out of vogue, though if the Atkins diet is any indication these sort of fad diet ideas have a way of hanging around for a while. The most recent round of anti-grain grumblings comes from cardiologist William Davis, who calls modern wheat “a perfect, chronic poison” that causes diabetes, inflammation, hypertension and heart disease. More »

What The Hell is Freekeh? The New Trendy (and Healthy!) Grain

What The Hell is Freekeh? The New Trendy (and Healthy!) Grain

Freekeh. It totally sounds like some kind of dance craze, doesn’t it? But it’s actually a super nutritious grain that’s gaining popularity in the health food world. Billed as “the new quinoa,” freekeh (pronounced free-ka) is basically durum wheat that’s been harvested when the grains are still young and green. The still-moist kernels are then set on fire, roasted and rubbed against one another, which gives freekeh its distinct, smoky, nutty flavor. More »