Whole Wheat

For years, we've "enriched" white flour and our white bread, and now the news is whole wheat is good for us not white. Here's why.

Whole wheat is highly nutritious, containing protein, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, and manganese. It is composed of the entire kernel - the bran, germ and endosperm. Whole wheat is better for you than refined wheat because it has the vitamins, minerals and fiber from the germ and the bran of the wheat. The bran within the whole wheat is a good source of dietary fiber, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and many digestive system problems. Whole wheat is not only good for you, but it tastes great too.

However, if you have a hard time with the taste of whole wheat, try baking with "white" wheat. The difference between white whole wheat and regular whole wheat is in the type of wheat used. White whole wheat is a whole grain (still has the bran and germ), so it is still good for you. It's just has a more golden color, lighter texture and has a less "nutty" flavor than whole wheat. Thus, white whole wheat is an excellent way to add whole grains to your family's diet. After all, since whole wheat is such a good source of dietary fiber which can help reduce all those health problems, wouldn't you want to feed them to your family?

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