Can You Handle The Whole Wheat Truth And Nothing But The Truth.

Wheat, found in pastries, breads, pastas, sauces, alcohol, and many others, has been a human food staple for more than 10,000 years. Native to Southern and Southwest Asia, this complete food nourishes more people in the world than any other food.

White vs Whole:

Things get complicated when you consider that this subject also includes foods that have been directly connected to the development, and complication, of many illnesses, diseases, allergies and intestinal floral conditions. The cause for all the negativity? Bleached white flour.

Wheat's health benefits are found only in 100% whole wheat, and none of those health benefits are found in white flour. Bleached white flour is not only without nutritional benefit, but also negatively affects blood sugar due to it's high glycemic index rating.

Nutritional Benefits:

As quoted in the Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, "Some of the benefits of unextracted (wheat that still possesses the bran and the germ) whole wheat include: reduction of the incidence of colon cancer, promotion of regular bowel function, reduction of the risk of breast cancer, as wheat bran has been shown to decrease blood estrogen, a promoter of breast cancer and erectile dysfunction." Blood estrogen levels are spiked daily over time in many different ways, most consistently, from the overconsumption of estrogenic (female) flesh ex. cows, chickens, sows, etc. The Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) is often full of white flour and estrogenic flesh, almost creating the need for more 100% whole wheat in all of our homes.

Unextracted whole wheat is rich in vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, E, calcium, copper, folic acid, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc as well as protein. This makes whole wheat a great muscle development tool, great for skin, hair, nails, energy, good rest, and countless other positive benefits.

Celiac Disease:

Some, around 2-5% of the population, have a condition called Celiac disease. Celiac disease a small intestine disorder that is associated with negative health problems such as:

* Malabsorptive symptoms.

* Frequent diarrhea.

* Irregular small intestine luminal structures.

If you are actually enduring these symptoms, contact a physician and/or allergist immediately to gain clarification.

A great deal of the oversaturated "health and fitness" market has settled into this demonization of all-things-wheat as a result of the allergic reaction of a small percentage of the population. The fact of the matter is that, just as there are people who are incompatible tree nuts and shellfish, so too is the case for wheat products; those who are not allergic will greatly benefit from it's consumption. Quite simply: if you have concerns about celiac disease, do not use wheat products. Nuts and whole grains stand as good nutritional replacements for the most part.

Microbiome (Flora) and Whole Wheat:

The microbiome is the genetic material of all the microbes that live on and inside the human body. "Good" and "Bad bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses make up this coexistent environment, and sustaining a healthy microbiota (biome or flora) environment involves the reduction of the consumption of highly processed foods. Wheat, in general, is a highly processed food, however it's nutritional profile causes a positive affect on the human floral community, and practically all negatives of wheat stems from nutritionally extracted (bleached/white) flour.

Dr. Allison Webster, PhD, RD reported, "When we eat a piece of whole wheat bread or a bowl of popcorn, some components of the food are broken down in the stomach and small intestine, but fiber passes through the gastrointestinal tract intact. When it reaches the large intestine, it’s fermented by the gut microbiota. The end result of this fermentation is the production of the short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) butyrate, propionate and acetate. These SCFAs are then either taken up by the intestinal cells themselves (which use butyrate for energy) or are delivered to other parts of the body through the bloodstream. SCFAs are thought to be beneficial for gut health because they provide our intestinal cells with a source of energy and are linked to maintaining the integrit of the gastrointestinal tract, which is important for keeping foreign invaders — like harmful bacteria — from causing infections or inflammation."

TOP TEN 100% Whole Wheat Food Ideas:

* 100% whole wheat bread instead of white bread or "multigrain", "wheat" or any bread that doesn't say "whole wheat" specifically.

* 100% whole wheat pasta instead of white flour pastas.

* 100% whole wheat wraps and tortillas instead of white flour tortillas and corn tortillas.

* 100% whole wheat flour for baking and frying instead of white flour.

* 100% whole wheat makes better gravy than white flour does!

* 100% whole wheat instead of white flour makes highly nutritious pancakes and waffles.

* 100% whole wheat buns and pita breads are each worlds of health ahead of traditional white flour products.

* 100% whole wheat dumplings, instead of white flour) compliments any soup well while adding incredible nutrition that strengthens the immune system function.

* Whole wheat cereals are far more naturally nutritional than cereals that do not possess whole wheat or whole grain ingredients.

* Whole wheat products are considered generally "energy foods". Their naturally occurring protein, carbohydrates and fiber provide the energy to succeed at physically demanding activity, the protein to build healthy muscle tissue, and improved digestion to properly discard waste: all promote higher energy levels. So, be sure to have whole wheat products on your most active days.

Overview:

If you are attempting to reduce your chemical intake, trying to satisfy your own glycemic needs, trying to lose weight, build muscle, sleep better, reduce your chances of two of the most regularly endured cancers, reduce inflammation, balance your hormone levels, strengthen your immune system functionality and promote the development of healthy hair, skin and nails, you can knock all that out with this one, simple yet dramatic, change: Whole wheat flour over white flour.

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