One ingredient of Nomina tasty is sorghum. Common sorghum is a very old crop native to northeast Africa. It was known to the ancient Egyptians. Gradually it spread to the warmer and drier regions of all continents. Today, it's said to be grown in largest quantities in the USA. Depending on the species, sorghum is used for various technical purposes, sugar production and animal feed. Grain sorghum is grown as a cereal for human consumption. It's one of the five most widely grown food grains in the world.
Quinoa is also an ancient crop, known to the Incas thousands of years ago. It's now grown not only in the mountainous regions of the Andes in South America, but also in parts of Europe. It's classified as a pseudo-grain (similar to amaranth, for example). Thanks to today's analytical possibilities, we already know why the Incas held it in high esteem. Because of its nutritional value, it's often labelled a superfood. It's valued for its high protein content (higher than other grains) with all the essential amino acids present. It's also a rich source of magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc, vitamin B2, quality fatty acids and fibre. It has a delicious taste, is easily digestible and naturally gluten-free.
Brown rice, or more commonly natural rice, is a partially hulled rice that retains much more B vitamins, more valuable minerals (iron, magnesium and phosphorus) and, of course, fibre than white rice.
Flaxseed flour is still an underrated excellent natural source of the much needed soluble and insoluble fibre.
This combination of naturally gluten-free ingredients is both a natural source of dietary fiber and a source of complex carbohydrates that help maintain normal brain function. Complemented with seeds and fresh fruit, it can be a nice start to your day.
Nomina Delicious porridge is suitable for celiacs and a gluten-free diet.