Wheat

Wheat

Wheat is one of the world’s largest cereal-grass crops, second only to rice.

While over 30,000 varieties of wheat exist, the three main varieties include hard wheat, soft wheat and durum wheat.

Wheat products range from cracked wheat, wheat flour, semolina and bulgur. It is important to choose products made from “whole wheat” that have their nutrient and fiber-rich germ and bran layers intact.

The protein in wheat is called gluten. It is estimated that over 25 percent of Americans have sensitivity to gluten and 1 in 133 have Celiac disease.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Manganese
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

Whole wheat flour contains part of the grain`s germ and turns rancid quickly because of the oil in the germ. Refrigerate or freeze these flours tightly wrapped and use as soon as possible. Don’t forget to look for the words “whole grain” when buying wheat. Whole grain products have not been “refined” or stripped of their nutritious germ and bran layers.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-Tbsp(s) WHEAT FLOUR,WHOLE-GRAIN

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 19

Calories: 27

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.15 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.06 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	3 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	5.8 g	*
Sugars	0.03 g	*
Fiber	0.98 g	*
Protein	1.1 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0.72 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.07 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.15 mg	0%
Folate	3.5 mcg	1%
Niacin	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.02 mg	1%
Thiamin	0.04 mg	3%
MINERALS
Calcium	2.7 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.31 mg	2%
Magnesium	11 mg	3%
Manganese	0.3 mg	15%
Phosphorous	27.7 mg	3%
Potassium	32.4 mg	1%
Selenium	5.7 mcg	8%
Sodium	0.4 mg	0%
Zinc	0.23 mg	2%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0.4 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	17.6 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).