The Freshly Milled Difference
Our freshly milled whole wheat bread offers unparalleled nutrition and flavor. It's not like store bought or other artisan breads. Our bread is not made with refined flour, but with freshly milled whole wheat flour. This makes a world of difference! This bread is truly whole wheat! It has an abundance of nutrients and fiber!
Freshly milled whole wheat bread has the essential soluble and insoluble fibers. Whole food fiber intake has decreased over the past centuries in America. In fact, national consumption surveys indicate that only about 5% of the population meets recommended levels of daily fiber. That means 95% of the population is deficient in fiber intake.
That means 95% of the population is not able to realize the potential benefits shown below, and more:
Diets high in complex carbohydrates such as whole cereal grains, legumes, and fruits and vegetables are usually the custom in populations with very low incidence of cardiovascular disease (Brown et al.,1985). Studies indicate that high-fiber diets decrease blood pressure in normal as well as in hypertensive subjects (Birdsall, 1985). For high blood cholesterol and triglycerides, it is recommended to increase carbohydrate consumption to make up 65% of total daily calories, emphasizing complex carbohydrates from natural sources (Gotto et al.,1984). Natural sources influence the absorption of fat-soluble substances from the digestive tract, and the reabsorption of bile acids (Hodges et al.,1985). A diet rich in complex carbohydrates also improves glucose metabolism in diabetic subjects, by increasing their sensitivity to insulin, therefore resulting in reduced dosage requirements for the study (Birdsall, 1985).
Wheat fiber improves starch digestibility (Anderson, 1985: Leeds, 1985). It is hypothesized that the fiber decreases the intestinal contact with carcinogens. There have been numerous studies demonstrating that the populations with the highest fiber intake have the lowest incidence of colon cancer. There is, however, also a correlation with total fat intake (Birdsall, 1985).
One potent nutrient found in the wheat germ is Vitamin E
Vitamin E is present in freshly milled flour and it has been said to support the body in fighting nearly every ailment/disease. The Mayo Clinic, says it is important for "vision, reproduction, and the health of your blood, brain and skin". Further:
Numerous other vitamins, enzymes, and minerals are found in wheat berries, though in smaller amounts. These include carotene, vitamin B6 (or pyridoxine), pantothenic acid, biotin, natural folate, and vitamin K. Other minerals include sodium, calcium, chlorine, manganese, zinc, copper, cobalt, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, fluoride, boron, selenium, lead, aluminum, and silicon oxide (Souci, 1981). Of note, the body is capable of converting carotene, such as that found in wheat berries, to produce one sixth its amount vitamin A (Health ~ Welfare, 1990). (Source) What are the 4 missing nutrients in wheat?Out of the 44 nutrients (vitamins, minerals, etc) that are known to be essential for life, the four that are not found in wheat are Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and the mineral iodine. Vitamin A is also too low but present in a small amount.