Eat More Whole Grains and Lose Weight

Whole unprocessed grains assist in weight loss. These include brown rice, millet, whole oat groats, barley, quinoa, amaranth, teff, and others. They are filling, delicious and, packed with nutrients!

Refined grain products, including whole grain flours, whole grain pastas, whole grain cereals, whole grain chips, crackers, and bread are much healthier than their white flour counterparts (white flour, semolina pasta, cereals, crackers, and chips made with white flour). But all flour products, whether whole grain or white are not nearly as nutritious, satisfying, and filling as whole grains.

A whole grain porridge for breakfast will fill you up on few calories, so you will probably find yourself consuming less food for the entire rest of the day!!! Millet makes a delicious and creamy breakfast porridge (similiar to oatmeal).

Millet Breakfast Porridge:
Rinse 1 cup millet in a fine mesh strainer. Add to the pot with 5 cups water. Bring to a boil, add 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to the pot, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with toasted pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts, or a few raisins.
*Refrigerate the leftover porridge and heat up throughout the week for breakfast!

Consuming a whole grain at least one time per day gives your body much needed fiber and nutrients. It helps to clear up skin and assists with digestive issues (one of the keys to weight loss is good digestion). Whole grains are food for your brain, and when you're brain feels satisfied you will find yourself eating less and snacking less.

Have a whole grain salad for the delicious lunch or mid-afternoon snack that will fill you up on few calories and pack you full of nutrients!

Whole Grain Salad:
Boil 1 cup of brown rice or quinoa (or a mixture) in 2 cups water for 50 minutes. In a saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or unrefined toasted sesame oil, add 1/2 cup sliced leeks, 1/2 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup frozen corn, 1/2 cup frozen peas, and 1 teaspoon sea salt. Saute until vegetables are just tender (this will only take a few minutes). Mix with the brown rice and enjoy! Optional add ins: sliced scallions, toasted pecans and walnuts, dried cherries and cranberries.

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