I milled using modern wheat for years and while I experienced a lot of health benefits from the freshly milled wheat, I still showed signs of intolerance. Then I began using ancient wheats and what a difference that made in how I felt and I even dropped a few pounds! Old World Goodies is a result of the passion for baking delicious treats from freshly milled flour including old world grains like Einkorn and Khorasan wheat . Our recipes have been passed down for generations and we take pride in transforming these wonderful recipes using the finest ancient wheat ingredients that are stone ground on site for the freshest most nutritious goodies for your family..
At Old World Goodies, we offer a wide variety of baked goods, including bread, cakes, cookies, and freshly milled flour for those who want to learn but are not ready to make the investment into a stone mill. We use only the best organic ingredients to ensure that every bite is as delicious as the last. All of our products are made fresh, are preservative free and for that reason only available locally.
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A Harvard study published online on June 13, 2016, in the journal Circulation found that, compared to people who didn't eat many whole grains each day, people who ate four servings of whole grains daily (about 70 grams) during the study period had a 22% lower risk of death from any cause, a 23% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, and a 20% lower risk of dying from cancer. The study doesn't prove that whole grains prevent early death, but it adds to increasing evidence that whole grains really are full of "goodness."
Whole-grain kernels have three parts — the bran, endosperm, and germ — that give you phytonutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants, which protect against chronic disease. Refined grains get rid of the bran and germ in the processing, and you lose the fiber and many of the nutrients.
Many whole grains contain plenty of fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, improves digestion, and controls blood sugar.
Unlike modern grains, the ancient wheats have never been processed through hybridization or genetic modification; they're grown just as they were a thousand years ago. Freshly Milled khorasan whole wheat and einkorn whole wheat are ancient wheats.
Around 1960, farmers began to cross breed wheat for higher yields. What happened when they began hybridizing wheat is that the makeup of the wheat itself changed.
The nutrients in the wheat began to decline greatly. The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has rendered the soil depleted. Vital minerals and nutrients are no longer part of the soil nourishing the wheat to make it full of nutrition. The genetic makeup of modern wheat itself renders less nutritional value as well.
The Gluten proteins in grains have morphed. Ancient grains still have gluten but the makeup of the gluten is more easily processed and digested. While I will still eat modern wheat breads on occasion, modern gluten can cause inflammation as well which can lead to a whole host of health issues.
Gluten intolerance has become a common nationwide issue amongst people. Going back to ancient grains has helped some people with gluten issues.
Einkorn whole wheat is the oldest wheat known to scientists, and is considered man’s first wheat. The term einkorn is derived from the German language and interpreted to mean “single grain”.
Einkorn is the most primitive form of wheat on Earth. It contains only 14 chromosomes, whereas modern wheat contains 42. Einkorn does not have the D chromosome, which seems to be connected with wheat intolerance in many humans.
Einkorn is easier to digest and contains more protein and anti-oxidants than modern wheat.
Einkorn is among hulled wheat’s diploid species, with its grains being tightly enclosed with tough husks, also called the hull. Apart from the larger seeds and the intact nature of the ear when ripe, cultivated forms of einkorn wheat are similar to its wild counterparts. Although einkorn wheat was found in abundance millennia ago, it is limited to only a few regions today. The crop is not often planted, and has become popular as a super food in recent times.
Khorasan whole wheat or Oriental wheat is a non-hybridized ancient wheat also known by the trade name Kamut. The grain is twice the size of modern-day wheat. It has a rich, nutty flavor, buttery flavor and serves as a filling fibrous food with a slew of nutrients, including B vitamins, magnesium and zinc. Adding Khorasan to your diet can aid digestion, support bone and immune system health, promote brain function, and even lower cholesterol. We are committed to providing freshly ground wheat with every purchase from Old World Goodies.