Spelt

Spelt is perhaps the best-known ‘ancient’ wheat - Roxana Jullapat

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What’s the Deal with Spelt?

If you’ve looked even briefly into the controversial topic of whether or not to consume grains (see my take here), you’ve probably heard of a “better” choice called spelt.

This ancient cousin of wheat has enjoyed rising popularity in health food circles in recent years, especially among those with food sensitivities.

But should spelt be on your grocery list? Is it really healthy?

An ancient relative of wheat, spelt originated in the Middle East and gained widespread popularity in Europe as far back as 750-15 B.C. While many grains date back to this time, spelt is still called an “ancient grain” today because it remains largely unchanged even in the last several hundred…

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 What’s the Deal with Spelt?

An ancient relative of wheat, spelt originated in the Middle East and gained widespread popularity in Europe as far back as 750-15 B.C. While many grains date back to this time, spelt is still called an “ancient grain” today because it remains largely unchanged even in the last several hundred years, while other forms of wheat have experienced dramatic redefinition.

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