John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

Does wheat germ spoil?

Wheat germ is similar to any kind of vegetable, flax or sesame seed oils: If you keep it exposed for too long at room temperature (after jar is opened for the first time), it will spoil. Is toasted wheat germ as good as raw? Toasted wheat germ has a great, sweet, nutty flavor that raw …

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Can wheat cause acne?

Moderate to severe acne also causes skin immune dysfunction. These are factors that promote acne and can promote candidiasis, but wheat-induced inflammation is also involved with chronic ovarian cysts, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel issues and a number of other medical conditions. Wheat has recently been linked to attention deficit disorder. Gluten and wheat are really …

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Are wheat weevils harmless?

Unfortunately the impact of wheat weevils worldwide is unknown because information is not well shared. It is believed to be especially bad in places where the grain harvests are not accurately measured. The weevils are hard to detect and usually all of the grain in an infested storage facility must be destroyed. What are flour …

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Does wheat lower cholesterol?

That’s right – wheat could not even lower cholesterol in high cholesterol patients. Rememember: plant foods are generally good at lowering cholesterol (and blood pressure). Unfortunately, wheat appears to be an exception to the rule. Research suggests that whole grains can reduce the risk of heart disease and help you maintain a healthy weight . …

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