Grit & Grain opened quietly by design on May 15, but closes with a bang on Saturday, June 14, amid fundraising efforts to collect over $50,000 for nůn’s ongoing costs and related community causes.

Whole grain and enriched grits can be good sources of iron, which helps prevent iron deficiency anemia, which is most common in people who menstruate, children, vegetarians, and frequent blood donors.

Are Grits Good for You? Stone-ground grits are good for you, as they provide all the nutrients of a whole grain—including fiber, complex carbohydrates and several necessary vitamins and minerals.

Southwestern Grain Bowls. 1 cup uncooked grits. 1/4 to 1/2 cup roasted diced green chile. 2 cups cooked Anasazi, black, or pinto beans. 1/2 cup grape tomato halves, or diced tomato.

The term "grits" can refer to both the ingredient — which falls under the umbrella of cornmeal, a.k.a. ground, dried corn — and the dish made from it.