Us girls have turned away from wheat and headed the Spelt route after Katy's friend and personal trainer suggested it. Now we enjoy spelt pretzels, pasta, and spelt english muffins for mini pizza's for lunches or hearty pbj's, to name a few! :)
What is SPELT?
Spelt dates back thousands of years with the height of it's use being in European countries. Spelt is a nutty, coarser, more nutrient rich grain; containing more protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals than conventional wheat. Bonus is it's easier for our body to process and break down.
"Spelt has a tough hull, or husk, that makes it more difficult to process than modern wheat varieties. However, the husk, separated just before milling, not only protects the kernel, but helps retain nutrients and maintain freshness. Modern wheat has changed dramatically over the decades as it has been bred to be easier to grow and harvest, to increase yield, and to have a high gluten content for the production of high-volume commercial baked goods. Unlike wheat, spelt has retained many of its original traits and remains highly nutritious and full of flavor. Also, unlike other grains, spelt's husk protects it from pollutants and insects and usually allows growers to avoid using pesticides." - www.spelt.com
Who are "THEY?"
http://www.spelt.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelt
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=143
http://www.livestrong.com/article/309814-what-are-the-benefits-of-eating-spelt-flour/
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