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Whole grains have gotten a bad rap in recent years. The average person eats refined grain products like white flour and white rice and avoids whole grains like the plague. Meanwhile low-carb dieters swear off whole grains in favor of high-protein options like meat and poultry under false pretenses that all grains are evil. Whole grains help stabilize blood sugar, are precursors to essential brain hormones, boost mood, and help keep us regular.

There are many delicious and highly nutritious whole grains to choose from, so adding whole grains to your allergy-eliminating diet needn’t be daunting. Although there are many options, here are seven whole grains to get you started: barley, brown rice, kamut (pronounced ka-MOOT), spelt, oats, quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), and wild rice.