Comments on: Wheat Berries Nutrition

By: Joyce Bunderson

Joyce Bunderson — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:51:03 +0000

Hard red spring wheat is a chestnut brown. People have been buying them from Dr. Grandma’s for years. You can order them online from Dr. Grandma’s if they are not at your local market. Just click the tab ‘store,’ you will see wheat berries in various package sizes.
Note: I personally would not choose white wheat or a soft wheat. If you do find something at the market, choose a hard wheat.
Best to you – Good Health Can Be Yummy
Joyce

By: vicki

vicki — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:08:59 +0000

very confused. What is the difference in the color? I just heard about these little gems, and would like to try them. Do they have them in supermarkets? And where would they be located?

By: Joyce Bunderson

Joyce Bunderson — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:20:49 +0000

I know it’s probably a little silly to keep using our Dr. Grandma’s by line, but it really is true and you know it and are living it. Good Health Can Be Yummy!
Keep up the great work and let other know what you’re doing.
Best to you,
Joyce

By: Bernie

Bernie — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:24:02 +0000

I have been steaming all sorts of vegetables,asparagus, beans, broccoli, fresh corn, orka, squash,etc then add the wheat berries..delicious. Also I do the steamed vegetables/berries then add a can of diced Italian tomatoes and some ltalian seasonings. Yum. Sever with steam fish, chicken etc…

By: Joyce Bunderson

Joyce Bunderson — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:35:44 +0000

Dear Joyce,
I knew that sauteing flavorful herbs and vegetables in the olive oil flavors the oil and spreads the flavor. It’s so helpful to mention techniques like this, however, because many Americans are really just learning to cook for the first time and knowing to put the flavorful foods in first with the oil helps make real food yummy without a load of salt. Please continue to share your recipes and cooking ideas, it is so helpful. This time I knew your hint, but next time I may not; I’m always trying to learn. Your meal with the wheat berries and veggies would probably be a great dinner too – especially in the summer.
Thanks so much for your hint – sending my best,
Good Health Can Be Yummy
Joyce Bunderson

By: Joyce

Joyce — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:14:08 +0000

An Indian friend of mine taught me that you sauté onions, carrots, jalapeños , and anything else you want in olive oil, and then mix in cooked wheat berries.. It makes WONDERFUL lunch!!

By: Joyce Bunderson

Joyce Bunderson — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:27:01 +0000

Good point! In addition, cooking helps decrease the inositol or phytate/phytic acid. The greater problem with the beans/legumes is that they contain lots of indigestible carbohydrate. Sprouting is like doing soaking and then keep going – so it will accomplish the same reduction of phytate and indigestible carbohydrates.

My sister got the idea a few years ago to not cook rolled wheat – tummy ache. We’re not ruminants, so we don’t do well with uncooked wheat or beans.

Thanks for your note – Good Health Can Be Yummy!
Sending my best,
Joyce

By: jpatti

jpatti — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:34:28 +0000

The purpose of soaking wheat berries, or any grain (legumes also) is to reduce the phytic acid.

Sprouting accomplishes the same, and is apparently much more effective for legumes.

By: Joyce Bunderson

Joyce Bunderson — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 23:38:24 +0000

Yum, yum, yum. For those who don’t want to add sugar (brown or otherwise) they may want to consider the all-natural, zero-calorie Dr. Grandma’s Delight. If you want the flavor of brown sugar add a half-teaspoon of molasses. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. I know I will like it. Good Health Can Be Yummy.
Joyce

By: John

John — Thu, 26 May 2011 03:34:49 +0000

I make a 3 grain breakfast cereal. Equal protions ( 2/3 c.) of oat groats, wheat berries, and pearl barley. In a large bowl, rinse thoroughly, and mix in 1 tbs. of cinnamon. Cook with vented cover in a heavy pot for about 45 min. or till grains swell to capacity. Add water as need and stir regularly. When cooked, add 1/2 c. brown sugar and mix thoroughly.
Prepare 1/2 c. of each: raisins, dried cranberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, and diced dried apricots. Add these to the pot and stir in thoroughly. Transfer to a large airtight bowl. Let cool completely then refrigerate.
For breakfast or anytime, spoon a portion into a bowl, microwave till hot, sprinkle with brown sugar and briefly heat again. Pour on milk and enjoy. A nice addition is raspberries, blue berries or cut up strawberries. TRY IT…….YOU’LL LIKE IT !!