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Originally Posted by Dirk Hofman
I don't think we're going to get more plant nutrients by eating the meat of animals who consume plants. Maybe I am misunderstanding what you're saying? It may be true humans don't process grains as well as some animals, but I'm sure that's also true for a great number of foods.
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I didn't express that very well, sorry.
It is the refining process of whole grains into flours that is disruptive to the nutritional content.
So, the animal reference in my original post had to do with the ability of the animal to consume a whole grain without it needing to be refined in order to do so. As such, all the nutrition of the grain stays with and is absorbed by the animal, and thus reaches the human who eats the meat of the animal that ate the grain. (so my theory goes)
Whole-kernel grains, such as wild rice, quinoa, millet, buckwheat groats, hulled barley and whole-wheat berries are the most nutritious choice for humans.
Quinoa is my current fave for quick easy cooking and versatility in hot and cold dishes.