Its nutty, chewy and tasty for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Inflammation has long been Enemy No.
1 when it comes to your health.
PHOTOGRAPHER: GREG DUPREE, FOOD STYLIST: MARTGARET DICKEY PROP STYLIST: KAY CLARKE
Its not all bad, though.
After all, inflammation promotes healing during injury or infection.
After a few hours to several days, it subsides when youre all better.
Luckily, lifestyle changes and healthy eating habits can often keep chronic inflammation in check.
Adopting ananti-inflammatory dietcan help.
And speaking ofwhole grains, these foods are top inflammation fighters.
The No.
In the end, farro (aka emmer) was our top whole-grain pick.
When choosing a whole grain to boost your fiber intake, farro is an excellent choice.
Rich in Antioxidants
Farro contains a variety of antioxidants.
These are beneficial compounds in foods that can prevent damage due to free radicals.
Although free radicals are produced naturally in the body, if left unchecked they can contribute to chronic inflammation.
Farro contains antioxidants like carotenoids, as well as tocotrienols.
If oatmeal is your go-to breakfast, try thisSlow-Cooker Overnight Farro Porridge.
Add tons of fiber to soup by incorporating farro like we did in thisSlow-Cooker Italian Vegetable & Farro Soup.
Use farro as a stand-in for rice in risotto in thisFarro Risotto with Mushrooms & Greens.
