White Flour – What’s in it for you?

For decades flour is and has been a main staple in many cultures around the world. Today however flour is being made from wheat that is being treated with pesticides and insecticides from seedling to storage. Back in 1910, bleached white flour had been declared as “unfit human food” from the Federal District Court of Missouri, yet no action was taken. Since then 60 additional chemicals have been approved to bleach flour, making it incredibly unhealthy and unsafe to consume.

Back to Basics: Making Bread the Healthy Way

If you’ve had to cut bread from your diet then boy, do we have some great news for you. If you choose the right baker, you can enjoy all your favorite breads again! There are a few bakers who are returning to the traditional, slow bread-baking techniques like ShaSha Bread Co.  that promote healthy digestion and don’t subject consumers to the kinds of gluten intolerances and digestive issues processed bread does. The well-documented health benefits of whole grain foods and the efficacies of fiber in preventing gastro-intestinal diseases has resulted in a pronounced shift in consumer demand as buyers opt increasingly for healthier options. The baked foods and snack market is no exception, and manufacturers are meeting demand by creating healthier snacks that meet recommendations based on whole grain cereals and daily dietary fiber intake.