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Go With the Grain
Despite years of carbohydrate bashing in the diet industry, most athletes still know the value of a good bowl of brown rice. And the newest U.S. Dietary Guidelines, which call for a minimum of three ounces of whole grains daily, back them up. Besides supplying premium muscle fuel, whole grains (seeds intact) deliver vitamins, minerals, and fiber. But if your knowledge begins and ends with wheat, things can get dull pretty quickly. Luckily, whole-grain hunting has gotten easier, with many less traditional varieties now more widely available, including high-protein amaranth and quinoa and antioxidant-rich buckwheat. And don't forget oatmeal, the perfect winter breakfast. (Go for steel-cut varieties that preserve the entire kernel.) Preparation just takes water, heat, and seasoning.
Despite years of carbohydrate bashing in the diet industry, most athletes still know the value of a good bowl of brown rice. And the newest U.S. Dietary Guidelines, which call for a minimum of three ounces of whole grains daily, back them up. Besides supplying premium muscle fuel, whole grains (seeds intact) deliver vitamins, minerals, and fiber. But if your knowledge begins and ends with wheat, things can get dull pretty quickly. Luckily, whole-grain hunting has gotten easier, with many less traditional varieties now more widely available, including high-protein amaranth and quinoa and antioxidant-rich buckwheat. And don't forget oatmeal, the perfect winter breakfast. (Go for steel-cut varieties that preserve the entire kernel.) Preparation just takes water, heat, and seasoning.