Thursday, March 26, 2009

Notes about Wheat

--Wheat (and all grains) help reduce finances and use food storage. Processed grains strip the grains of most of their nutrients. Whole grains are so much healthier- sometimes bread making is daunting and white flour is a good place to start for easier success. Once mastered, move on to wheat and other whole grains. Wheat- whole, kernels, or flour can be made into mush for breakfast; cheaper than cereal.

--I have also read that soaking method is even ok for gluten-intolerant people and helps depression

--Using honey instead of sugar allows for using half the amounts.  Also, I have been moving towards healthier oils: olive oil, coconut oil, & canola oil

--I have succeeded in eliminating “dough enhancer” by using powdered milk- it helps distribute the oil and water evenly- if you don't have “wheat gluten,” add some white flour at the end- this helps elasticity.

--I have felt driven and even inspired to master wheat bread. In the Word of Wisdom, it says Wheat is for Man. The soaking method helps soften the bran in order to access the protein and vitamins B and E. After reading a 1952 book called “Wheat for Man” from my friend, I learned the blessings of the vitamins B and E in the wheat bread match up with the blessings of the Word of Wisdom. Vitamin B is called the pep vitamin. It gives vigor and health to the body (“run and not be weary”) and must be replenished daily (“give us this day our daily bread”). It is also called brain food. (“great treasures of knowledge and wisdom”) It also increases the power of mother to nurse her babies. Vitamin E is necessary for normal reproduction and lactation.

1 comment:

  1. Mollie- I miss your inspiration and wisdom. I'm loving the posts. So you have eliminated the gluten all together? You truely are fascinating!

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