Whole Grains ~ Looking Beyond the Wheat

As we hustle day in and day out to reach our goals, it is vitally important that we fuel our bodies so they are running optimally.

You would not want to put dirty, cheap gasoline in your high dollar sports car, right?

Same here. Sure, it may still run.  But is that what you want?  Wouldn’t you rather have it purring like the fine-tuned machine it was created to be?

So as you are out there reaching for those dreams, make sure you are filling up with the good stuff.  Whole Grains.  And I don’t mean just wheat.  But we’ll get to that in a minute.

Did you realize that the white flour used in 99% of store purchased bread operates just like white sugar in your body?  It is devoid of 26 nutrients + the bran.  We all have heard what white sugar does to our blood sugar levels too.  Crash and burn.  That’s not good.  How are you ever going to stay awake for that 3:00PM webinar, class, homeschool lesson?

The fix is pretty simple really, whole grain flours that have preferably been freshly milled.  They retain all of their natural oils and nutrients.  Provide needed fiber.  Be careful though!! If left at room temps for longer than 48-72 hours, those oh-so-good-for-you oils can go rancid.  Rancid = toxic.  And that’s never a good thing.

Gluten sensitivity is a buzz all around these days.  It can be a serious complication to some people. If that includes you, don’t despair though.  The list of healthy grains that can be milled is quite long.

• Amaranth-tiny grain, nutty; attributed to the ancient Incas and Aztecs; high in protein

• Barley-barley flour is good for pie crusts and cookies; mild in taste

• Buckwheat-actually a grass and not a wheat; strong flavor; frequently used in pancakes

• Cornmeal-use only organic to avoid GMOs; used in polenta & cornbread

• Kamut-an ancient Egyptian wheat closely related to durum; light flavor; can sometimes be a sub for those with wheat allergies

• Millet-only grain that is not acidic in the body; easy to digest; high in iron

• Oats-high in protein, iron, phosphorus

• Quinoa-strong flavor; similar to Amaranth in nutrition

• Rice-18,000 different varieties; B vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients

• Spelt-ancient wheat; high in fiber & protein

Remember to be your best in whatever you do, you need to be alert, energetic and always ready for the next opportunity.  Fuel up with top quality whole grains…your body and your adventures will thank you for it.

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In health & grace,

~Lynn