Cracked wheat bulgur is a traditional staple in the Middle East. Arab, Israeli, Egyptian, Roman and Chinese civilizations have been using it over 3,000 years. Continental Mills brings to you one of the world's oldest foods that is naturally good for you.

Bulgur cooks faster because it is pre-cooked. It only takes about 15 minutes to cook bulgur compared to cracked wheat which takes about 30 minutes. Both start out the same as uncooked wheat that has been dried and cracked, but they are definitely not interchangeable in recipes.

Pre-cooked whole wheat kernels that have been hulled, steamed and cracked. Cracked wheat bulgur cooks quickly because it has been steamed. It is naturally high in fiber, cholesterol free, low in fat and low in sodium.

The key is proper storage. We recommend storing Grain Gourmet Cracked Wheat Bulgur in a cool (70ºF or below), dry environment. It is best to use within a year. Grain Gourmet Cracked Wheat Bulgur does not contain any perishable ingredients.

Absolutely! Ala was repositioned as Grain Gourmet Cracked Wheat Bulgur to show off how versatile the product is. Grain Gourmet Cracked Wheat Bulgur is a great side dish used anytime you would use rice or pasta. It makes a great pilaf.

Because it has a great nutty flavor and it is naturally high in fiber. Cracked wheat bulgur has 20% more of the daily value for fiber than white rice and can be ready for dinner in 15 minutes.

he glycemic index of whole-grain bread (40) is lower than that of whole-wheat (50) because the flour hasn't undergone the process of bolting. In view of its low glycemic index, whole-grain bread induces a weak glycemic reaction (amount of sugar released into the bloodstream) and limits the storage of fatty acids (fat) because there is no excessive release of insulin (a hormone that lowers glycemia and stimulates fat retention).

Generally corn and sorghum grain can be interchanged for each other in rations for chickens as they have almost the same nutritive value. More alfalfa meal or some other source of yellow pigment must be added to maintain yolk color if yellow corn is fully or partially replaced by other grains in a laying ration. Wheat is very palatable for poultry. Wheat and milo have comparable energy contents, but slightly less (5-7%) than corn.

All of our products are nutritiionally even better than whole-wheat or whole-grain. Compared to whole wheat pasta, we have 35% fewer calories and almost 4 times the fiber! You can check out this handy comparison chart for more information, or just compare our respective labels. Additionally, we've recently introduced our new FiberGourmet Whole Wheat pasta.

Yes. We have almost 40 vegetarian recipes (almost 70 if you include desserts) that are listed under the key word “vegetarian” in the index. They cross so many other sections, such as appetizers, soups, baked goods, and desserts, that we couldn’t group them together easily.

Giving up your favorite foods is not forever, just until the symptoms subside. You can begin to add back the omitted foods in about three to six months, after the immune system has a chance to rest and rejuvenate. With the alarmingly rapid increase in Immune System Diseases, the stronger we can become, the healthier we'll be.

Grain-Free Gourmet is different from other gluten-free books because it addresses the multiple dietary needs of people with intestinal problems. For example, many celiacs are not only gluten intolerant, but also lactose intolerant, so Grain-Free Gourmet is both gluten-free and low-lactose. In addition, the gluten-free diet doesn’t help all celiacs — it didn’t help Grain-Free Gourmet co-author and celiac Jenny Lass.

Yes. There are many nut-free recipes in Grain-Free Gourmet. Check out Grain-free Gourmet’s table of contents and some sample recipes.

Yes. There are lots of recipes without honey. But many diabetics can have some honey and most of the honey-sweetened recipes in Grain-Free Gourmet are combined with the monounsaturated fat of almonds, which slows the absorption rate of glucose into the bloodstream.

The recipes in Grain-Free Gourmet are based on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) and people who are on the SCD, or have Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, or a generally sensitive digestive system often find that they react to small amounts of sugar, starch, or lactose found in commercial products.

You will not be able to “fortify” homemade baby cereals the way commercial cereals are fortified. There are many things you may add to the cereals that will give an “iron boost” such as formula, breast milk, wheat germ, and brewer's yeast. Once you have introduced fruits and veggies along with the cereals, you will get Vitamin C which helps to aid in the absorption of iron.

A whole grain, such as oats, barley, wheat, millet, brown rice and others contain every part of the grain: the bran (outer layer), the endosperm (middle layer) and the germ (inner layer). Refined grains such as white flour products are stripped of these health-promoting parts.

Yes! However, once the integrity of windshield glass is compromised even by the slightest chip or crack, it becomes more susceptible to changes in temperature. You may wash your vehicle with a damaged windshield, but keep in mind that cracks or chips may expand. It is always best to repair or replace a damaged windshield immediately.

This problem is usually hereditary. Controlling the problem is your best solution since it will never just go away. If you have a bleeding cracked heel, it is important to see a podiatrist. If they are just dry and cracked, you can start with a good moisturizer in a cream form (lotions are too thin). Apply at least twice a day and even wear socks overnight for better penetration of the cream.

Wheat flour is prepared by grinding cleaned wheat grains. Wheat gluten is the principle protein component of wheat flour. Wheat gluten is obtained by hydrating wheat flour and mechanically separating the wheat gluten from the starch and other flour components.

I don't know how much gluten they contain, but my feeling is that it is likely to be more than you would find in wheat starch and so best avoided by celiac patients. How can I get more information? The national support groups listed previously offer new celiac packets and frequent newsletters. Local support groups hold regular meetings and provide a chance for you to interact with other celiacs. Many local support groups offer newsletters, cookbooks, and other information.

Most experts agree that acupuncture is over 3000 years old. Oriental Medicine is the most widely utilized healing system on the planet. Its roots are in China, but evidence of its potential to help the sick and injured are apparent in many places, including all of Asia, Europe and North and South America.

The effects of red light on cellular function have been known since 1880 however the clinical benefits were only discovered by accident during laser safety tests in 1967. The first low-power lasers suitable for treating pain became available commercially in the late 1970's and ever since then, laser therapy has been widely utilized in Europe by physical therapists, nurses and doctors. Now, after FDA approval in 2001, laser therapy is quickly gaining popularity in the USA. Yes.

Our food is definitely family-friendly, simple to prepare, and perfect for an "everyday" dinner. Every month we include some dishes that are just a tad bit nicer so you can proudly serve them to your guests. [back]

To determine which of our products may be free of wheat, barley, rye and oats (WBRO), and for more specific information about such products, contact the Celiac Sprue Association at (toll free) 877-CSA-4-CSA (877-272-4272), e-mail to celiacs@csaceliacs.org or write to CSA /USA, Inc.; PO Box 31700; Omaha, NE 68131-0700. CSA’s website provides information on Celiac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis and can be accessed at www.csaceliacs.org.

Ezekiel spouted grain bread contains several sprouted grains, including wheat. It's the gluten in wheat that is the major offender. The sprouting breaks down the gluten. Until further studies are done to see if there is any gluten left after sprouting, Ezekiel bread is considered low gluten. This bread is usually tolerated well by people with wheat and gluten sensitivities. I have no problems with it. I made my one-of-a-kind recipes easy, fast, and uncomplicated.

Our wheat grass is 100% organic and is fertilizer and pesticide free. It contains vitamins and minerals essential to a healthy pet. It is a natural aid to digestion and can control hairballs in cats. Because of it's high chlorophyll content it can stop bad breath in many pets. Click Here for More Facts & Benefits of Wheat Grass.

We use wheat flour that has been milled in the normal way, to give white flour. Whole wheat flour (with bran etc. left in) gives a product with very dark color and somewhat unusual flavor.

Leather is made from animal skins or hides. The top layer of the hide is the toughest and most durable, but also has small imperfections caused by the animal getting scratched by barbed wire or from insect bites which have healed but remain slightly visible. An important point is that if you see these slight imperfections, it is proof that you are getting authentic Top Grain Leather. They do not weaken the leather.