The Importance of Grains to a Plant-Based Diet

This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about grains. What are grains, exactly, besides the stuff that gets ground into flour? We talk about the types of grains and elaborate on the importance of including plenty of whole grains in your diet.

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Here’s what we mention in this episode:

Flip & Tumble Reusable Produce Bags

Resources Used for this Episode

• Grain
• Wheat berry
• Pseudocereal
• What foods are in the Grains Group?
• Tips for Reaping the Benefits of Whole Grains

Recipe of the Week

• Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Quotes of the Week

All sorrows are less with bread.

— Miguel de Cervantes

Question: What are your favorite types of grains?

 

Thanks for listening!

Peace and Veggies,
Vickie and Larissa