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@eatingwithfoodallergies What is your favorite gluten free whole grain? Please share in the comments! 👇 I’ve been singing the praises of whole grains this week because they’re such a great source of energy, vitamins, minerals, and fiber! I pictured a few of our favorites from Target. 🌾Brown rice - This isn’t super high in fiber but it has a little more than white rice. Brown rice typically takes longer to cook than white rice which is why I usually buy the instant variety. Even though a slight amount of nutrients may be lost in the processing, t’s still a whole grain that provides about 2 grams of fiber per ½ cup serving. We have a lot of burrito bowls and stir fry here and brown rice is the perfect grain accompaniment. 🌾Wild rice - Again I save time by buying the pouches of cooked wild rice. Wild rice has about the same amount of fiber as brown rice but it has a little bit more protein. It has kind of an earthy, nutty flavor which is wonderful when mixed in with roasted vegetables or soups and stews. If you head to EatingWithFoodAllergies.com and search for wild rice you’ll find one of my favorite chicken and wild rice soup! (Link is also in the bio). 🍝Pasta - There are so many great options now! The one pictured is corn-based but we also eat a lot of brown rice and quinoa pasta. Legume pasta like Banza (eatbanza ) is another great option that has more protein and fiber than corn, rice, and quinoa options. ⛔ A note about cross-contamination and grains: If you’re following a strict gluten free diet due to Celiac disease or are anaphylactic to wheat, be sure to read labels carefully. Two of the items pictured above (the brown and wild rice) do not contain wheat but there is an advisory statement that states they are packaged in a facility that also handles wheat. Grains are at a higher risk of cross-contamination because of how they are grown, harvested, and packaged. Always check those labels! Comment below or send me a DM if you have any questions about grains!