I really do not like processed breads and the wheat breads you get at the bakery are always lacking in flavor, texture, etc. So, I started making my own baked goods using white wheat flour.
It costs the same as regular flour but has less calories and 4 grams of fiber per serving. Plus, you cannot tell you used "the other white flour"....
In fact, when I ran out and had to use pastry flour in a batch of scones, my husband asked what I changed in the recipe, hinting it was a bad idea!
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Blood Vessels Narrow from Eating Sugar, Salt, And Fat
Blood vessels become narrowed from fat , excessive consumption of white flour and white sugar. Over eating, obesity, diabetes is a proven major cause of Atherosclerosis. Arterial blockage causes stroke and heart attack. Eliminate Sugar, salt, refined and processed foods, eat less saturated fat, keep blood sugar under control. It has been clearly demonstrated that white sugar & hydrogentaed fats, & white flour are prime causes of hardening of the arteries. Flax seed and olive oil help.
