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If you come across Kamut on your next grocery trip, make sure you pop it in your cart. Kamut is an ancient grain with widely acclaimed for its health benefits.
Also known as Khorasan wheat or Pharaoh grain, these grains were discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs. It’s healthier than conventional wheat —it has 30% more protein than wheat and omega-3 fatty acids. Studies show that eating Kamut reduces cholesterol, blood sugar, and inflammation throughout the body.
It’s also easier to digest than regular wheat. Kamut’s ability to stabilize blood sugar and reduce inflammation make it a great weight loss staple. One cup of cooked Kamut contains 251 calories, 2 grams of fat, 52 grams of carbohydrates, 7.4 grams of fiber, and 11 grams of protein.
Kamut has a chewy, toothsome texture and nutty, rich flavor. It’s about two to three times the size of most wheat. The grains are light tan in color, producing a golden flour. You can use it in place of refined grains.
The grain is available in berries, grain, or in flour form. It can be used in place of wheat berries or rice in recipes like pilafs, casseroles, cereals, and salads. You can purchase Kamut in natural food stores or online.
