3 days ago ... Grains are a staple source of calories, carbohydrates, b-vitamins, and protein. Whole unrefined grains provide more protein for each carb because the bran and germ of grains contain the most protein per carb. read more
Best Grains for a Low-Carb Diet The Atkins diet suggests experimenting with these whole-grain servings in Phases Three and Four: 2 tablespoons of wheat bran, wheat germ, oat bran or polenta; 1/4 cup quinoa or steel-cut oats; 1 slice whole wheat bread; 1/3 cup regular rolled oatmeal; or 1/2 cup grits, whole wheat pasta, barley, millet or brown rice. read more
Grains high in protein include cornmeal, kamut (wheat berries), teff, quinoa, whole wheat pasta, wild rice, millet, couscous, oatmeal, and buckwheat. One cup of cooked whole grains provides between 6-20% of the DV for protein. For more grains high in protein see the extended list of protein rich grains, and complete vegetarian protein foods. read more