There are numerous whole grain foods. These include whole wheat, cornmeal, whole rye, wild rice, buckwheat, whole oats, and millet to name a few. Here are two types of often-used grain:

Amaranth – this grain contains high levels of complete protein; it contains lysine, an amino acid that cannot be found in most grains. Amaranth grain is said to have higher protein levels compared to other grains. The grain is also rich in dietary minerals including magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorus, and manganese. Amaranth grain was once the staple food among the Aztecs and the Incas. It was only until the 1970s that the use of the grain was revived. Today, the grain is enjoyed in well-liked food products such as bread, crackers, cereals, pancakes, and muffins. Amaranth grain may also be roasted like popcorn or they may be mixed with puffed rice or chocolate.

Barley – Barley grain basically has an outer hull that makes cooking slower; this may be removed without really removing its bran and germ. The barley grain that has undergone this process is called dehulled barley. Studies show that barley grain can help regulate blood sugar for up to 10 hours after the body has consumed it compared to white grain or whole-grain wheat.

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