Rye

 "Rye is a hardy grain crop that was long considered a weed when it first appeared in wheat fields. Over decades and centuries, however, farmers began to realize that rye grows more rapidly than wheat, can withstand submersion during floods, and continues to thrive during drought.
 
(In fact, rye is sometimes referred to as “the poverty grain” since it will grow on soils too poor for other grains.)  Rye therefore became especially popular in colder temperate countries – Russia, Poland, Scandinavia, Canada, Argentina, China, Turkey and elsewhere – where it was too cold or wet for wheat to grow dependably. ...

Health Benefits:

•     Improved bowel health
•     Better blood sugar control, and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
•     Overall weight management, improved satiety (feeling full longer after eating)
•    Reduces Body Weight Compared to Wheat
•    Lowers Insulin Response, Improves Blood Glucuse
•    Bread Satisfies Longer than Wheat"

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