Ancient grains

Okay kiddo, so you know how we eat bread, rice, and pasta? Well, there are some special types of grains that people used to eat a long, long time ago.

These special grains are called "ancient grains". They were popular a long time ago, but then people started to grow and eat different kinds of grains that were easier to grow, like wheat and rice.

But now, some people are interested in eating these ancient grains again because they have some special benefits. They are usually more nutritious than modern grains, and they have different tastes and textures that can make our meals more interesting.

Some examples of ancient grains are quinoa, amaranth, spelt, and teff. They come from all over the world and have been eaten by different cultures for thousands of years.

So, if you ever see a menu or a package that says "ancient grains", now you know that it means some special kinds of grains that people used to eat a long time ago.