I used to think using unbleached flour was so much better for me than regular old bleached flour. Then I met a friend last year who shared with me the benefits of freshly ground whole wheat. She told me how she grinds her whole wheat, in her kitchen, with a flour mill and makes her own wheat to make fresh breads and bread products with. I was amazed! I didn't know of anyone who did this and it sounded like a lot of work. The more I spoke with my friend and did my own research the more convinced I was of how much better this was for my family. In the long run making your own bread and other bread products (waffles, pancakes, muffins, cakes) will be better for your health and your budget. You can buy wheat berries in bulk (along with other types of grains you might want to use like whole oats (also called oat groats), millet (gluten free), quinoa, and even beans/legumes can be ground in a flour mill. Wheat will last, if properly stored, for 30 years. My kids absolutely love all my baked goods and never complain about not eating the processed foods equivalent. I don't use mixes or buy prepared baked goods -- I use freshly ground flour and other fresh ingredients. My flour mill only takes about 30 seconds to grind enough flour for a batch of muffins, waffles or for a loaf of bread! Once you see all of the nutrients that are extracted out of whole wheat flour to make white-all purpose you will be amazed! I can't believe I was eating this nutrient devoid alternative for so long ... I had know idea!
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