Three More Days

Summer will be over in 3 more days.  It is hard to believe that fall is almost here.  I'm looking forward to it for a lot of reasons.  First, I like the cool nights, brisk mornings and moderate afternoons.  Second, it is football season which I really do like, especially when I'm watching my team.  Third, I sure do like to eat fall and winter foods...as my daughter calls them...Comfort Foods.  They taste better than most summer foods.  Full bodied and rich in flavor, I'm ready to eat.

It may sound like I eat way too much.  I don't, but food always tasted better when it is colder.  I suspect it probably does for everyone.  My wife also bakes a lot more bread in the fall and winter, and I have to admit, I really love that.

If you don't have a home grain mill or home bread machine, I encourage to begin thinking about it.  Not only do you get much more healthful foods from a home grain mill, the food just tastes better, period.

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Fall Is Coming

This morning gave me the first real feel of fall.  It was in the mid 50's and a little damp which made my thoughts turn to a warm house and some good hot home made whole wheat bread.  I could almost taste the crunch of the crust as I took a bite of a slice covered with butter.  It is that time of year!
I sure do like our home grain mill and look forward to the many great meals it will give our family this year!

Wheatgrass Juice: The High Powered Fuel

Gasoline companies advertise continually about the importance of having efficiently running engines.  They also make the argument that the heart of any engine depends on what you put in it.   The right fuel and oil are the life of the engine.  The same argument could be made for our bodies. The body can run the wrong fuel, but over time the body will begin to wear down until serious problems begin to arise.

What can be done to stop the body from deteriorating?  You can start putting the right fuel in your personal fuel tank to help it perform better.  Along with the right balance of food, wheatgrass juice is a mainstay for me.  Why?

• Wheatgrass juice has vitamins B, C, E and beta-carotene.  Each of these vitamins are great eliminators of free radicals.
• Because of the wheatgrass makeup it carries away toxins from cells of the lymphatic system.
• It helps to clean the colon thoroughly, which is the heart of our body's engine. Without a clean and well-operating colon, all things in the body are compromised.  The colon is virtually the “heart” of our health.

Our bodies were never meant to be eternal, but they can operate more efficiently and longer if properly maintained. Wheatgrass juice can help you.  If you become a regular juicer, it will do wonders for your body over time.  If you use this natural cleansing product, you can have a healthier and happier lifestyle.

If you are considering a lifestyle change and want to purchase a wheatgrass juicer, I recommend that the first thing you do is visit a wheatgrass juicer comparison chart on the web.  There are only a few of these charts on the web.  Be sure to check out the one I've listed or another one before you make a decision to buy a wheatgrass juicer.

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Whole Wheat: Is It the Same as Refined Flour?

The flour in most bakery products today is highly refined.  It normally tastes good because it is full of sugar and other ingredients that enhance the taste.  Whole-wheat bread is in the minority on the grocery shelves.  It takes up less than 2% of the bakery shelf space and frequently the only whole-wheat products you find are whole wheat bread, whole grain bread and a few specialty items.

Is there any difference between whole wheat and highly refined bakery goods?  Absolutely there is a difference and it is substantial.  Whole wheat contains endosperm, bran and cereal germ.  Highly refined flour has only the endosperm that is the largest part of the grain but has the least nutrient value.

Most whole grains are a natural source of protein, fiber, iron, vitamin B, Omega 3 and Omega 6.  White flour does not have these natural substances because the bran and germ are removed.  Bakeries add back the nutrients they took away during the milling process because of the law. 

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Whole Wheat Bread: From Ancient Times to Today

In the modern grocery store and health food stores you will find long isles of bakery products.  These stores sometimes have in-store bakeries that also carry specialty breads including whole-wheat bread.  If you check carefully you will not find many that are whole-wheat products.  What is whole wheat?  Simply put it is a product with all the natural goodness of wheat.  Whole wheat contains the endosperm, bran and germ.  Most bread is made from the endosperm that helps make the bread light and fluffy but it is the nutrient poor part of the wheat.  Bakeries are required by law to add back the nutrients that are taken out during the milling process.

For over four thousand years man has been grinding grain.  In early times people ate nothing but whole grain.  Today, whole grain is in the minority, and our nation’s health shows some of the results.  Of course, not all of our health concerns can be attributed to the lack of whole grain in our diets, but much of the health problems relate directly to the empty calories of highly milled grain.

The first grain mills were driven by paddle wheels that were attached to a shaft that turned a millstone.  The millstone was on top of a similar sized stone that was stationary.  This method worked well in areas where water ran swiftly.  There were no gears which helped on maintenance, but it was also a disadvantage because there was no consistency in the speed of the mill.  During the Roman Empire, grain mills began to advance in technology.  Because of the advancement of vertical wheels, the Romans were able to produce 2.4 to 3.2 tons per hour.  That was significant in those times even though today it would be considered very small for our population.  In a 1086 census in England, it was found that there were 5624 water-powered flourmills

In the past centuries, the grain mill was a major part of many countries as well as America.  Many grain mills were needed for the farmers who grew various types of wheat and corn.  The grain mill in Americana was often the meeting place for farmers on the weekend as they had their grains ground to flour and meal.

The classic grain mill was designed to be driven by water with some driven by livestock and others driven with slave labor.  These methods lasted until the end of the eighteenth century when Oliver Evans revolutionized the grain mills of the world.  Evans invented, patented and promoted a fully automated grain mill.

Modern mills turn heavy steel or cast iron flat and serrated rollers to separate bran and germ from the endosperm.  The endosperm is used to make white flour. 

The modern flour mills can produce significant amounts of flour, but in the manufacturing process, the goodness of the whole-grain is frequently lost.  Whole-grain products can be found in the grocery store, but it is difficult to find what you are wanting in terms of texture, flavor and cost.

WonderMill Grain Mill

We have progressed to grain grinders used in homes which can produce virtually the same and better quality flour as the modern gristmills.  Modern family grain mills are easy to use, lightweight, adjustable to a special grind, can produce as much or as little as needed, and have a consistent quality.  The home grain mill of today is truly an engineering marvel.

There are ways to avoid the empty calories of highly milled flour.  You can buy bread and variety products at your local grocery stores and health food stores.  You also have the opportunity to own a home grain mill where you are in control.  When you have a home grain mill, you are assured of having the whole grain goodness you want in every bite.

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