Weight-Loss Most nutritious whole grain?

[JanetPelle]

I always thought that all whole grains were equal so would interchange rice, pasta and bread when preparing meals for my family without giving it a second thought. I never questionned this idea until I came across an article discussing the nutrition in various whole grains (here: ) . Have you ever thought about this? What do you usual serve?

I wonder what else I'm failing to think about when prepping family meals.

 

[ainiclive]

Its such a tough article in which it does not tell us about whole grain food.
7 Whole Grains food are barley, brown rice, Kamut and Spelt, Oats, Quinoa, Wild Rice,
COOKING GUIDE FOR WHOLE GRAINS
The following water amounts and cooking time are based on 1 cup of grain. As for all whole grains, add water and grain in a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to low heat to simmer for the amount of cooking time specified.

Barley (pearled) 3 cups water, 15 minutes cooking time
Brown rice 2 cups water, 35 to 40 minutes cooking time
Oats (quick cooking) 2 to 3 cups water, 12 to 20 minutes cooking time
Oats (rolled) 2 to 3 cups water, 40 to 50 minutes cooking time
Quinoa 2 cups water, 15 minutes cooking time
Wild rice 3 cups water, 50 to 60 minutes cooking time
Kamut and spelt can be cooked as whole grains but are most commonly used as whole grain flour in breads and other baked goods.