Go With the Grain

摘要

Ancient grains-also known as heritage or heirloom grains-have evolved over thousands of years to be hardy and undemanding, meaning they require few pesticides and fertilizers and don't need irrigation. Cultivated by cultures across the globe-including the Egyptians and the Incas-ancient grains are open-pollinated rather than crossbred and are typically higher in nutrients than bleached, processed grains. Behold these six standouts.