Consider Rye

It's not just for Corned Beef sandwiches and black breads

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Today’s Good Thing is rye. Yes. The grain plant. Rye as a grain and social component is an interesting subject and a very good thing.

A quick hitter on rye:

• It is hardy. Handling poor soils and cold temperatures thanks to an extensive root system.

• It’s rich in nutrients.

• It has a variety of end-products: mattress fillings, bread, whiskey, hats, soil nutrients.

• It dates back to 6500 BCE!