Grits have been steamed and soaked, have had both hulls and germs removed, and have been cut using rollers. You may think it's just too much work to cook grains. This is not necessarily true. While some grains do require long cooking, this can be reduced by soaking overnight or pressure cooking. Additionally, grains can be cooked in a crockpot and do not require any attention while they are cooking.
All grains are low in fat and contain no cholesterol.
They are low in sodium unless salt is added in cooking. They typically have between 5 and 10 grams of protein per cup. We rated grains in terms of their fiber, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, zinc, copper, and iron content. Vegetarians get significant amounts of these nutrients from grains. Our top choices are amaranth, quinoa, barley, triticale, and bulgur.