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 increase weight?

Dwarf wheat contains very high levels of a super starch called amylopectin A, which makes bread fluffy which increases the starch content and contributes to added weight gain. In addition, wheat also contains proteins called “exorphins.” They are like the endorphins you get from a runner’s high. Does wheat make you gain weight? It is …

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Can wheat trigger anxiety?

If it’s made from white bread, yes. The highly processed white flour it’s made from quickly turns to blood sugar after you eat it. Can wheat sensitivity cause anxiety? Non-celiac gluten sensitivity is a form of gluten intolerance that can cause headaches, depression, anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, pain, and digestive problems. Wheat allergy is a …

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How can wheat be classified?

Wheat can be classified in three ways: Planting season: spring wheat, planted in the spring and harvested in early fall; winter wheat, planted in the fall, harvested the following summer Characteristics of the grain: durum, hard bread wheat, and soft wheat In Canada, hard spring wheat suitable for yeast products is grown on the Prairies. …

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Does wheat affect joints?

For certain people, eating wheat and wheat products can lead to joint pain. 1-5 These people have an inflammatory reaction to the gluten proteins found in wheat. What you eat can also have an impact on how inflamed your joints become. Certain foods can help fight inflammation and boost your immune system. Other foods, such …

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