Replace your wheat flour with SPELT or substitute rolled oats with rolled SPELT!
Spelt is an ancient relative of durum wheat that has a unique nutty flavour. Because of its high water solubility, its vital nutrients are quickly absorbed into the body. For this reason many people with wheat intolerances have been able to tolerate spelt even though it is not gluten free.
Spelt flour has slightly more protein and fewer calories than wheat flour. It contains a broad array of nutrients and is a good source of vitamin B2, manganese, niacin, copper, phosphorus, protein, and fibre. Spelt has a much tougher outer husk than wheat. During milling, this tough outer shell helps protect the grain, preserving both nutrients and flavour. It also helps protect the grain from pests and infestations which makes it much easier to grow without the use of pesticides.
Just like wheat flours, spelt flour comes in two varieties; whole or white. White spelt flour has had the bran and germ removed. It will give you a lighter texture in baked goods and works well as a substitute in recipes that call for all purpose flour. Whole spelt flour is close in texture to whole wheat flour.
Note: due to the fragility of the gluten, products baked with spelt flour do not rise as high as those that use wheat. Store your spelt flour in the fridge.
The flour and rolled spelt we have available is grown and processed in Australia. Yay!
SEASONAL FRUIT
Spring is in the air! This means our winter fruit will decline in the next month or two. Please be patient as our summer fruits are still a way off. This may mean a few more vegies in the box for a couple of months. Although… pineapples should make an appearance soon!
Stay tuned for Sonia’s Pumpkin Scones recipe!
Your small donations make a BIG difference
We were pleased to deliver two more boxes of goodness this week! Don’t forget… for every order over $50 we put $1 towards a box of organic goodness for families who need a hand. If you want to add a dollar or two, you can do so on the ‘shopping cart’ page (before checkout). When you type in $’1′ don’t forget to click on the UPDATE CART before you proceed to CHECKOUT.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
This week we introduce Vicki McGuiness. Vicki has been supporting clients on the Central Coast with Massage Therapy for over 20 years from her home based practice in Avoca Beach. Vicki is a true believer in work/life balance – incorporating exercise, a good diet and taking time out with a regular massage of course!
More recently Vicki has completed her Oncology Massage study – specialising in massage to support people with a history, or diagnosis of cancer. Vicki is very excited to share this knowledge and to offer this service of Oncology Massage to the people of the Central Coast.
Phone Vicki on 0407 812421
Appointments avail Mon-Fri 9-5 and Saturdays by arrangement.
Mention “Nurtured Earth Organics” and receive a 10% discount off the regular massage fee.