Originally Posted by Fat Boy

Especially when it comes to gluten grains, I've mentioned they're not great for you. Go ahead and try to eat grass like a cow and see how far you get!

Originally Posted by wolfchild

I avoid eating wheat, rice, rye and other grains, except...I do eat oats and Kasha...Kasha is a gluten-free seed not related to any other grains. It's also much healthier and better tasting...Barley is acceptable to eat, barley has the lowest glycemic index of all grains. If I am going to be eating barley I first soak it and ferment it in a solution of water with a little bit of yogurt for about 24 hours, before cooking it. Fermentation breaks down the grain and releases nutrients and also neutralizes some of the harmful substances and makes them easier to digest.