The definition of miscellaneous grains varies from region to region, depending mainly on the main food source in that place. The staple foods are generally considered to be rice, wheat and corn, and in some places the staple food is potatoes. Although corn has been classified as a feed crop, the total production of corn is still higher than that of wheat and is the most important food source in northern China. Judging from this, there are mainly the following kinds of miscellaneous grains:

1. Sweet potato:Sweet potato used to be a staple food, but many people are reluctant to eat it, and people with gastric problems can't digest it or produce gastric acid, so the planting area is decreasing year by year, and it's mainly used for processing of baked sweet potatoes, starch, brewing, and other purposes. In the case of natural disasters, sweet potatoes will be widely planted because they have great potential to increase yields.

2. Soybean: Soybean, also known as soybean, used to be the main crop. Now the area is decreasing year by year due to imported soybeans. Farmers mainly grow soybeans as ground tofu, bean sprouts, tempeh and soybean paste, and in some places produce soybeans as maosou.

3. Barley: Once one of the five grains, it is gradually being replaced by wheat. The main varieties are barley and Tibetan barley. Two pronged barley and six pronged barley are more common. Two pronged barley is mainly used for brewing beer, also known as beer barley. Barley is widely adapted and harvested earlier than wheat, but yields are low, so it is cultivated in some areas with special characteristics. Barley is mainly used for food, feeding, brewing and medicinal purposes.

4. Sorghum: Sorghum was once a major grain crop, tall, high yield, but poor palatability and wide adaptability. Sorghum is mainly used as feed and brewing raw materials, and its main variety is sweet sorghum, which can be brewed with stems and fruits that have a unique flavor.

5. Millet: widely adapted, mainly grown in the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River and alpine areas. It is drought-resistant, likes high temperature, and has a stable yield. The fruit is very small, golden yellow, is we often see millet.

6. Millet: suitable for planting in the north, the particles are light yellow, called yellow rice and yellow millet, is a small round yellow particles, particles a little larger than millet. Divided into millet and glutinous millet, can be used to make pastries and winemaking.

7. Millet: drought-resistant, yellowish seeds, can be eaten as yellow cake, can also be used in millet brewing, also known as "glutinous rice".

8. Buckwheat: sweet buckwheat and buckwheat. Short sunshine crops are more productive. Buckwheat can be made into noodles, steamed dumplings, cold noodles and other foods, can also be made into tea.

So what is the effect of whole grains on our bodies?

1. Health

Whole grains are the staple food of mankind, nutrient-rich, with the prevention and improvement of disease, such as dietary fiber, can effectively slow down the absorption of sugar, reduce the rate of increase in blood glucose, so that insulin to play a role in diabetic patients, so it is also very helpful. Then there are unsaturated fatty acids, which can soften cholesterol in blood vessels and reduce cardiovascular disease. Vitamin C in whole grains can relieve symptoms of fatigue and prevent civilization diseases such as colds and lower extremity aches and pains; iron can prevent gastric ulcers and loss of appetite; copper, zinc and other trace elements can improve symptoms of mental exhaustion and insomnia, increase appetite, improve body weight and regulate appetite. Potassium can also avoid muscle paralysis, depression and general weakness.

2. Prevent cancer

Whole grain legumes are rich in protein, amino acids and vitamin B, with anti-cancer effects; vitamin A helps human cell division, preventing the formation of cancer cells. Moreover, rich dietary fiber can shorten the residence time of waste in the intestinal tract, reduce the chances of carcinogens and intestinal mucosa, help prevent constipation and colon cancer. Therefore, regular diet can prevent tumor lesions.

3. Detoxification

Dietary fiber enriched with whole grains will not be digested in the intestines, but also adsorb water molecules to promote the movement of food debris or toxins in the intestines to achieve the effect of detoxification; Vitamin E can help blood circulation and accelerate detoxification. Magnesium, iron and other elements can also enhance the body's energy and accelerate the metabolism of body wastes.

4. Beauty

Vitamin A, which is rich in whole grains, can keep the skin mucous membranes healthy; Vitamin E can prevent skin aging and dryness; Vitamin B2 can prevent acne; and fatty oils, volatile oils, linolenic acid, as well as the same, can moisturize the skin, so that the skin is smooth and delicate.