SUGGESTED NOURISHING INGREDIENTS
Mushrooms
Great Source of:
Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc
Oats
Great Source of:
Dietary Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1
Olive Oil
Great Source of:
Essential Fatty Acids
Onion
Great Source of:
Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C
Parsley
Great Source of:
Folic Acid, Vitamin K
Pineapple
Great source of:
Manganese, Vitamin C
Quinoa
Great Source of:
Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus
Rye
Great Source of:
Dietary Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium
Spelt
Great Source of:
Copper, Dietary Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3
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ABOUT WHEAT
Wheat is high in fiber and vitamins B and E, and it even
provides some protein. Much of the wheat in the U.S. is
consumed in either breads or pastas, which are often made
from highly processed “white” wheat flour. Many of the nutrients
inherent to wheat are lost after this process. The following are
some of the most common forms of wheat available.
Wheat Berries
Wheat berries are whole wheat kernels from which the hull has
been removed. Wheat berries have a somewhat meaty texture
and are good substitutes for ground meat in recipes. Hard
wheat berries come from high-protein “hard” wheat strains. Soft
wheat berries come from low-protein “soft” wheat strains. Hard
wheat berries take a little longer to cook than soft, but they are
interchangeable in recipes.
Cracked Wheat
Cracked wheat is produced by cutting the wheat berry into 2 or
3 pieces. It can be added to breads or used as a substitute for
wheat berries or bulgur.
Bulgur
Bulgur is wheat that has been precooked by either steaming or
parboiling, after which it is dried, cracked and separated into
grades of fine, medium or coarse. Bulgur is easy to cook and
its tender, chewy texture makes it perfect for salads, pilafs,
savory stuffings and hearty soups. It also makes an excellent
breakfast cereal.
Spelt
Spelt is an ancient form of wheat that has a high protein
content. Spelt berries are interchangeable with wheat berries.
Couscous
Couscous is a type of tiny pasta that is made from wheat flour.
Traditional couscous is made from cracked semolina, a strain
of hard wheat. Couscous is a versatile grain and cooks quickly.
The quick-cooking couscous found in markets generally
steams in 5 minutes. Couscous is exceptional as either a side
dish or in a salad.
Israeli Couscous
Israeli Couscous is a wheat product with “kernels” about the
size of peppercorns. It can be served topped with sauce or
tossed into a salad. It can most likely be found in Middle
Eastern markets or specialty food stores.
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