Worried About Food Allergies? Utahns Should Know More About This Ancient Grain

Get on the cutting edge of food solutions by finding out about this ancient grain. Here’s your chance to get ahead of the trend so that when your know-it-all neighbor comes to tell you about it, you will already be an expert. 

Introducing An Ancient Grain with Multiple Benefits 

It is named sorghum, and it is eaten all over the world. It gets grown and eaten in the United States but mostly by cows and is often known as milo. Turns out the cows may have been on to something. 

This grain is eaten in Asian countries and is a staple in Africa. It can be ground into flour to make bread or popped like popcorn. It is non-GMO and gluten free with a nutty flavor and slightly chewy. You have probably eaten it in a granola bar. 

Here are the Nutrient Benefits of Sorghum 

There are 12 essential nutrients in sorghum, which gives the body energy, and it supports heart health. It is also a source of protein with a slow release that helps with digestion. Because of this slow release, the body can burn fat. 

That isn’t all. It can boost your immunity with natural minerals like selenium, zinc, and copper. It also contains tryptophan, which is an amino acid that produces serotonin that influences and moderates your mood. 

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Find out about sorghum and add it into your diet a few times a week. Then when your food sensitive sister-in-law describes her food allergies, you can say something like, “It’s too bad you don’t know about the benefits of sorghum.”