SPROUTED SEEDS
Mung Sprots...Alfalfa Sprouts...Wheat Barry Sprouts... Garbanzo Bean Sprouts...Lentil Sprouts...Adzuki Bean Sprouts.
Sprouted seeds supply rich amounts of protein, B complex vitamins, and vitamins C and E, potassium, and phosphorus which, do to the sprouting process, are in an easily digestible form. In Chinese medicine, sprouts are highly valued for their ability to cleanse and rejuvenate the system.

WHEAT CEREAL GRAINS
Wheat Berries...Wheat Bran...Wheat Flakes...Wheat Germ...Cracked Wheat...Bulgur Wheat...Semolina...Couscous...Wheat Flour... Seitan.
Wheat is most nutritious when it is unprocessed and in its whole form. When milled into white flour, wheat loses a staggering 80% of its nutrients. Wheat is an excellent source of dietary fiber, the B vitamins and vitamin E, as well as iron, selenium, and zinc. Fiber is the most discussed virtue of whole wheat and most of this is concentrted in the bran. It helps to relieve constipation and studies show fiber to be effective in inhibiting colon and rectal cancer, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and obesity. Phytoestrogens found in whole grains may also ward off breast cancer. On the negative side, wheat is also a well-known allergen and triggers celiac disease, a gluten intolerance.

RICE
Rice is a valuable source of complex carbohydrates and fiber. In its whole form, it is a good source of B vitamins. White rice is deprived of much of its nutrients because the bran and germ have been removed. The starch in rice is absorbed slowly, keeping blood-sugar levels on an even keel and making it an important food for diabetics. Research shows that rice may benefit sufferers of psoriasis. It can also be used to treat digestive disorders, calm the nervous system, prevent kidney stones, and reduce the risk of bowel cancer. However, the phytates found in brown rice can inhibit the absorption of iron and calcium.

OTHER GRAINS

OATS
Oats are perhaps the most nutritious of all the grains. Recent reseach has focused on the ability of oat bran to reduce blood cholesterol, while beneficial HDL cholesterol levels increase. For best results, oat bran should be eaten daily at regular intervals. High in fiber, oats are an effective laxative and also feature protease inhibitors, a combination that has been found to inhibit certain cancers. Oats also provide variety in our diet and are packed with nutrients.

RYE
Rye is a good source of vitamin E and some B vitamins, as well as protein, calcium, iron, phospherous, and potassium. It is also high in fiber, and is used in natural medicine to help to strengthen the digestive system.

CORN
In American folk medicine, corn is considered a diuretic and a mild stimulant. Corn is said to prevent cancer of the colon, breast, and prostate and to lower the risk of heart disease. It is believed to be the only grain that contains vitamin A as well as some of the B vitamins and iron.

QUINOA
Quinoa's supergrain status hails from its rich nutritional value. Unlike other grains, quiona is a complete protein because it contains all eight essential amino acids. It is an excellent cource of calcium, potassium, and zinc as well as iron, magnesium, and B vitamins. It is a particularly valuable for people with celiac disease as it is gluten-free.

BUCKWHEAT
Like quinoa buckwheat is a complete protein. It contains all eight essential amino acids, as well as rutin, which aids circulation and helps treat high blood pressure. It is an excellent sustaining cereal, rich in both iron and some of the B complex vitamins. It is also reputed to be good for the lungs, the kidneys, and the bladder. Buckwheat is gluten-free, and so is useful for people who suffer from celiac disease.