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Saturday 25 October 2014

About The Most Popular Grains Found In Whole Grain Flour Mixes For Baking

By Dominique Martin


A whole grains consist of three parts, bran, germ and endosperm. The bran contains valuable fiber, anti-oxidants and B vitamins. The germ contains B vitamins, proteins, minerals and healthy fats. The endosperm contains starchy carbohydrates, proteins and very little minerals and vitamins. Whole grain flour mixes for baking are rich in macro nutrients, and very good source of valuable substances.

There are different whole-grain flours available, and most of them can be easily used for baking. They don't rise so well as white flour, but if you add more liquids and let is rise twice, you will get very good results. You can also add different milk products or fats. These healthy flour blends usually contain gluten-free, highly nutritious grains.

Amaranth is especially good source of protein and it contains an amino-acid called lysine, you won't find in other plants used for making flour blends. It is naturally gluten-free. It contains iron, calcium, magnesium and other minerals. This is the only grain containing C vitamin. One of the most important benefits of using it is the fact that it lowers cholesterol.

Quinoa is full of balanced amino acids, proteins and minerals, especially potassium. This tasty and interesting food lowers sugar levels in your blood and make you fill full for hours. It might be more than helpful if you need to lose some weight and is advisable to consume it regularly if you have problems with high blood pressure.

Rye is a very good source of different bio active components. Full of nutrients and tasty, rye is a really good addition in any flour mixture. It contains anti-oxidants, dietary fiber, for example arabinoxylan, phenolic acid and other nutritionally valuable substances. Regular use may lower the risk of diabetes and other diseases related to high blood sugar levels.

Calcium-rich Teff contains resistant starch and calcium. Resistant starch is a type of dietary fiber and it balances blood sugar levels perfectly naturally. This tasty, mild flavored grain is gluten-free and can be used in most flour mixes, in its whole form. Regular use is quite helpful in weight control and keeps your colon in perfect state.

Sorghum doesn't contain gluten, but is rich in polycasanols and anti-oxidants. Very good for your entire vascular system, especially for your heart. It lowers cholesterol. Besides it's really tasty and makes your foods interestingly textured.

Well-known and appreciated Oats, rich in valuable fiber, beta-glucans and proteins can really help you stay in very good physical condition. Using it regularly, especially for breakfast, can fight different inflammatory processes and even lower the risk of tumors. Very low in carbohydrates, but full of valuable anti-oxidants.

Millet is good source of magnesium and helpful against inflammation. This gluten-free grain has high anti-oxidant activity. Can be popped like corn, or made into pilafs. It can substitute up to thirty percent of wheat in your favorite baking recipes. Very interesting flavor, tastes great both in breads and sweets. Often added into baking mixtures.




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