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Getting Started

6/27/2017

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The first issue when changing your diet is will you be able to stick with the new program. I told my husband if we do this it has to be easy, or we will never stick with it.

What to consider:
  • Where to get the whole grain  
  • How to store the grain
  • How to mill the grain
  • How to bake with this new product

Grain Sources:
When I first started this process finding the grain at a reasonable price was an issue. You can buy it at the health food store, but the cost is high and you do not know how fresh it is. It's also available on line but the shipping really adds up.  I buy grain in 25 and 50 pound bags, that may seem like a lot but you would be amazed how fast you will use it. Also it lasts for years if stored properly.

The reason I started the Co-Op was to solve this issue. I have access to organic fresh grain in large quantities at low prices with no shipping charges. I do not charge anything to join, we use Country Life Natural Foods,
they are a great company and deliver to this area every other month. I do charge a flat 10% fee to cover taxes and expenses. A 50 pound bag of organic spring hard red wheat (bread flour) is $27.50 thru the Co-Op.

There are many different types of grains, each grain has a specific purpose. For example Hard Wheat is used for breads. Here is a link to show you all the grains I use ..... Types of Grain Available

Grain Storage:
You can keep your grain in 5 gallon buckets with a lid. I just keep mine in plastic tubs. The main issue is to keep the bugs out, so make sure you have a tight fitting lid. The grain will last for a very long time in it's natural state. Once you mill it then it starts to degrade. It does not need any special treatment, just a dry container preferably in a cool area, like a basement if you have one.
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Once you have decided on the type of mill, locating one is another issue. Sometimes we have used mills for sale. Currently I have 2 for sale both are stone mills. If you are interested contact me to come over and take a look at them.

I have a stone mill that I modified to mill larger amounts. You probably would not need to mill the quantity of flour that I do. I keep my mill on a rolling file cabinet in my kitchen. The file cabinet allows me to roll it out of the way when I am not using it and has the drawers for storing my supplies. Now your kitchen may be larger and you could have a permanent location.
My Stone Mill
The Stones
Where you add the grain to mill.
Milling
Freshly milled flour.
Now you are thinking is this really worth all this effort, I can tell you it is! We have kept our weight under control, my digestive issues are no longer a problem. I have many articles I have written on the health benefits of whole grain if you wish to check them out, click on this link. ....Health Benefits of Whole Grain

I Hope I have inspired you to take control of what you eat and change your life for the better. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
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How To Add Whole Grains To Your Diet

1/18/2015

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Learning to enjoy whole grains is simply a matter of retraining your taste buds to become familiar with the fuller, nuttier flavor of the grain. There is a white hard wheat available which is lighter in color and has a milder taste...it's kid approved.

Here are eight easy ways to work more whole grains into your daily diet:

  1. Choose whole-grain breads, cereals, English muffins, waffles, bagels, and crackers. Enjoy a sandwich at lunch with two slices of whole-grain bread, or a whole-grain pita or flour tortilla, and you're two-thirds of the way toward meeting your goal.
  2. Eat popcorn. What could be easier than eating air-popped popcorn as a snack? A study in the 2008 May issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that people who regularly ate popcorn averaged 2.5 servings of whole grains per day, while non-popcorn eaters got less than one serving.
  3. Make your snacks whole grain. Snacks account for one-third of whole grain consumption - just make sure you choose the right ones. Check the label, because even though it's made with a whole grain, it could still be high in fat, calories, sugar and sodium.
  4. Start your day with a bowl of whole-grain cereal. Members of the National Weight Control Registry who have lost substantial amounts of weight -- and kept it off -- swear by the importance of eating a nutritious breakfast, such as hot cereal, each day. Keep in mind that even when a product is made from whole grain, it's not necessarily healthy. Read the label and select cereals based on the whole-grain content and amount of sugar it contains. The less sugar, the better.
  5. Add whole grains to your baked goods. Try blending half whole grain flour with all-purpose flour to boost the whole-grain content of your baked goods. You can also use white hard wheat flour, it makes great tasting bread and your family will not be the wiser. Gradually increase the amount of whole grain in the recipe until it's 100% whole grain.
  6. Choose brown rice, quinoa and 100% whole grain pasta. Cook up a  large batch of brown rice or quinoa and keep it in your refrigerator. They last for 4-5 days and will make side dishes a breeze in the evening just add vegetables and seasonings. Try whole-grain pasta, don't be put off by the dark color it becomes much lighter when it is cooked.
  7. Experiment with different grains. Try your hand at some of the less-familiar whole grains available. Try risottos, pilafs, whole-grain salads, and other grain dishes made with kamut, millet, quinoa, or sorghum. Add uncooked oats to meatloaf or stir oats into yogurt for crunch and added nutrition.
  8. Start your kids off right. Expose your kids to whole grains at an early age. For older kids, try the white whole grain flour when baking bread. Serve burgers on whole-grain buns or quinoa with veggies. Add whole grains to soups or dishes like shrimp Creole. Try whole grain pitas as crusts for make-your-own individual pizzas.
These are just a few ideas, be creative and introduce new dishes this year.  Let your children into the kitchen to help with the meal preparation. If they are involved in harvesting and preparing the food they are more likely to eat it.
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