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Grains make meals more flavorful and well-rounded, and theyre loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Its easy to see why whole grains are an important part of a longevity-boosting diet.

The best option for everyone, she says, ismorewhole grains andmorevariety.

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7 Blue Zones grains to consume for longevity-boosting benefits

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That being said, dont be so quick to dismiss white rice as less healthy.

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I see this so often with clients.

All food is nourishing and provides our bodies with valuable nutrients that meet our emotional and physical needs.

Many residents of the Blue Zones regions would undoubtedly agree.

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Corn

A daily regimen in Nicoya is making nixtamal corn dough by hand.

Cornbread is also a staple side In Loma Linda.

Corn also contains ten times the amount of vitamin A compared to most other whole grains.

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Millet

Milletis a deliciously tender, nutty-tasting whole grain thats naturally gluten-free.

Millet is a great source of protein, copper, phosphorous, fiber, and antioxidants.

Try it in a fluffy couscous pilaf, breakfast porridge, a grain bowl, or homemade granola.

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Barley

As grains go, barley has one of thehighest fiber counts(along with buckwheat and bulgur).

Beca-glucan consumption has been linked to improved heart health, digestive health, andlowered cholesterol levels, says Mouch.

Its basically a healthy vehicle for other healthy foods.

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It actually packs more fiber than brown rice or oatmeal, she says.

This supports overall reduced inflammation and longevity, says Mouch.

Its also naturally gluten-free.

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