Because grains are dried (like beans and legumes), they must be rehydrated during the cooking process. They’ll absorb the liquid in which they’re cooked, swelling and gaining volume. The amount of time it takes to cook grains and the amount of liquid are very dependent upon a number of factors: A larger grain takes longer [...]
While the government had hoped that the Nutrition Facts food label would help people eat healthier, it’s becoming clearer that many people are just more confused. I can’t blame them. There isn’t any consistency on labels to compare one product against another. Most people use the information for that purpose. But when the servings sizes [...]
