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Small and crunchy, millet has more protein per serving than brown rice and contains no gluten, so it's a great choice for anyone adhering to a gluten-free diet or with allergies.

It works nicely when added to dishes, from bread to meatloaf, but also makes a yummy standalone dish.

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Labels: allergies, brown rice, eating healthy, gluten-free, millet, Whole grains

Not only is buckwheat not a type of wheat, it is not even technically a "grain" although in many places (including The World's Healthiest Foods book) it is referred to as a grain since it is enjoyed in a similar fashion to true grains. Buckwheat is actually a fruit seed that comes from a plant that is also called beech wheat, as well as "silverhull" and "tartary," and whose genus/species name in Latin is Fagopyrum esculentum. Buckwheat belongs to the Polygonaceae family of plants. Two other well-known members of this family are rhubarb and sorrel. Buckwheat does not contain gluten like wheat does and therefore you can truly count on it to be "wheat-free" in every respect!

Buckwheat makes a great side dish as well as the base for a cold grain salad. Combined with fresh and/dried fruit, nuts, and soymilk, it can also make an energizing breakfast.

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Labels: buckwheat, gluten-free, grains, healthy diet, healthy food

Twist: We recently discovered a new favorite in the ever-growing flavored water category. Twist is an all-natural beverage containing no preservatives, artificial flavors or sweeteners. But what made it stand out from the rest is its unique organic flavors: Mango Acai, West Indies Lime, Mandarin White Tea and Pomegranate Blueberry.

Rice Works Gourmet Brown Rice Crisps: We are increasingly hearing consumers talking about gluten-free diets, even among those who do not suffer from celiac disease. Maybe it’s due to all the delicious gluten alternatives on the snack shelves these days, like these Rice Crisps made from whole grain brown rice. We devoured the Sweet Chili flavor and can’t wait to try all the others, including Thai Curry and Sesame Soy.

Labels: gluten-free, healthy snacks, water