You've probably seen packages in food stores of products containing "ancient grains." It does NOT mean they've been on the shelf for a while.
Our ancestors grew different crops from what we grow and eat now, and some of the old ones offered benefits missing from today's food.
Dr. Jayanath Abeywickrama--he goes by "Dr. Abey"--is a proponent of growing and eating rice varieties from 2,000 years ago. He visits Southern Oregon for a couple of stops, and visits the studio to talk about his approach to diet and health.