Re: Wheatgrass and Sprouts question

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According to a bread book which I have, to sprout wheat for 2 large loaves

of bread, soak 6 cups of hard spring or winter wheat in

warm-room-temperature water for 18 hours. Drain and rinse and keep covered

in a dark place, rinsing it 3 times a day until sprouts begin to show and

the grain itself is tender (about 24-36 hours). If it sprouts too much, the

bread will be goeey and will never bake through. Drain the wheat berries

well and cool in the refrigerator for several hours.

After sprouting and draining well, use a meat grinder or food processor to

grind the wheat berries into " flour. " Depending on what you use, you may

need to grind it twice to keep it from being too coarse. Add 1/3 cup honey,

4 t. salt and yeast mixture (1/4 c. warm water and 2 t. active dry yeast)to

" flour " and knead well. If your grain is coarsely ground, you will have to

knead longer to develop the gluten fully. Knead until the dough is really

elastic, considerally longer than the usual amount of time. (a mixer with a

dough hook works really well.) Form the dough into a ball and place it

smooth side up in a bowl. Cover and keep in a warm draft-free place until

doubled. Press flat, form into a smooth round, and let the dough rise onece

more as before. The first rise will be slow. Divide in half and gently

knead into rounds and let rest until you grease 2 8 " x 4 " loaf pans or a

cookie sheet. Press the dough flat and divide into loaves. Let rise in a

warm, draft-free place until the dough slowly returns a gently made

fingerprint. Bake about an hour at 350oF (or less if the dough rises very

high). This takes more time and work that " regular " bread, but it is very

good.

>From: " jverner " <jverner@...>

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>Subject: Re: Wheatgrass and Sprouts question

>Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2000 10:26:16 -0900

>

>My opinion on sprouted wheat is YES!! Changes everything. In fact - we

>have several barrels of wheat stored since before my reading the book and

>that is how I intend to use it. Ezekial is also sprouted wheat I think

>too. It does change things and is very healthy! Good for you. I keep

>saying I should try that. Care to send out directions for how to sprout

>wheat? Thanks. Jeanie

> Wheatgrass and Sprouts question

>

>

> From: Southerby <liondra@...>

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to this alias. I've just started reading the ER4YT book

> and have some questions about wheatgrass juice and sprouts

> for the type O's.

>

> I know that type O's are not supposed to eat wheat. But, can

> type O's juice wheatgrass on a regular basis (say 2 oz. two

> times a day) and still be considered to be following the

> ER4YT diet for type O's? For that matter, can type O's

> eat sprouted wheat and still be considered to be on the

> ER4YT diet for type O's? (Sprouting your own wheat is

> pretty simple to do.)

>

> Also, if you grow your own sprouts, doesn't it make it easier for

> type O's to digest these sprouted foods then if a type O was

> to try and eat the same foods that were not sprouted? For

> example, type O's are recommended to eat Ezekiel bread

> which contain sprouted lentils (right?). But, type O's are

> told to avoid eating lentils. So, it would appear that type O's can

> eat non-recommended foods as long as they are sprouted?

>

> Comments?

>

> Thank you.

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

How are you ? If you get an answer back can you send me it, as I have

thought about your questions myself.

Thanks Randy

[Guest guest]

My opinion on sprouted wheat is YES!! Changes everything. In fact - we have several barrels of wheat stored since before my reading the book and that is how I intend to use it. Ezekial is also sprouted wheat I think too. It does change things and is very healthy! Good for you. I keep saying I should try that. Care to send out directions for how to sprout wheat? Thanks. Jeanie

Wheatgrass and Sprouts question

From: Southerby <liondra@...>Hi,I'm new to this alias. I've just started reading the ER4YT bookand have some questions about wheatgrass juice and sproutsfor the type O's.I know that type O's are not supposed to eat wheat. But, cantype O's juice wheatgrass on a regular basis (say 2 oz. twotimes a day) and still be considered to be following theER4YT diet for type O's? For that matter, can type O'seat sprouted wheat and still be considered to be on theER4YT diet for type O's? (Sprouting your own wheat ispretty simple to do.)Also, if you grow your own sprouts, doesn't it make it easier fortype O's to digest these sprouted foods then if a type O wasto try and eat the same foods that were not sprouted? Forexample, type O's are recommended to eat Ezekiel breadwhich contain sprouted lentils (right?). But, type O's aretold to avoid eating lentils. So, it would appear that type O's caneat non-recommended foods as long as they are sprouted?Comments?Thank you.------------------------------------------------------------------------GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 2.9%Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW!1/936/4/_/473523/_/952177922/------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Eventually you'll get to the place in the book where it tells that you can

eat those breads that are entirely sprouted wheat. Maybe that means wheat

grass is okay. It probably depends how sensitive you are to wheat.

Somebody with celiac disease probably couldn't have wheat grass either. For

most type O's wheat never digests properly plus it has a lectin in it that

makes our bodies create lots of mucus. Between the two we wind up clogged

up so that nothing gets through the digestive system well. It doesn't seem

that wheat grass increases mucus production. Just all that stuff (flour,

etc) made from the unsprouted wheat seed.

Aikya

Wheatgrass and Sprouts question

> From: Southerby <liondra@...>

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I'm new to this alias. I've just started reading the ER4YT book

> and have some questions about wheatgrass juice and sprouts

> for the type O's.

>

> I know that type O's are not supposed to eat wheat. But, can

> type O's juice wheatgrass on a regular basis (say 2 oz. two

> times a day) and still be considered to be following the

> ER4YT diet for type O's? For that matter, can type O's

> eat sprouted wheat and still be considered to be on the

> ER4YT diet for type O's? (Sprouting your own wheat is

> pretty simple to do.)

>

> Also, if you grow your own sprouts, doesn't it make it easier for

> type O's to digest these sprouted foods then if a type O was

> to try and eat the same foods that were not sprouted? For

> example, type O's are recommended to eat Ezekiel bread

> which contain sprouted lentils (right?). But, type O's are

> told to avoid eating lentils. So, it would appear that type O's can

> eat non-recommended foods as long as they are sprouted?

>

> Comments?

>

> Thank you.

>

>

>

>

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,

For myself personally, I would prefer a scientific answer, akin to the type

you would get from Dr. D'Adamo or from someone who engages in blood lectin

type research. Is there anyone out there on this email list who does this??

Kathleen

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Aikya,

Page 64 of Eat Right 4 Your Type offers some very interesting information.

Straight sprouted wheat bread is on the " avoid " list for Type O. Dr.

D'Adamo's direction regarding " avoid " is to treat it as poison.

What is interesting, however, is that he considers " Essene Bread " as highly

beneficial. I used to live in a spiritual community where it was made, and

available as a daily staple. It was made with wheat and lentil sprouts in a

certain ratio that were ground up, mixed with water, formed into loaves, and

baked in an oven at 250 degrees. I can't remember how long the baking

process was. I haven't eaten it in years, although I did like it when I

lived in the community.

It seems that Dr. D'Adamo's conclusions are based on scientific research,

which sometime doesn't always make sense to those of us who aren't quite so

scientifically oriented.

Kathleen

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I really appreciate the recipe for sprouted wheat bread someone sent in, but I think the original question about wheat grass was just about the grass itself. That should be ok right? i would think. Jeanie

Re: Wheatgrass and Sprouts question

From: kmschafer101@...Aikya,Page 64 of Eat Right 4 Your Type offers some very interesting information. Straight sprouted wheat bread is on the "avoid" list for Type O. Dr. D'Adamo's direction regarding "avoid" is to treat it as poison. What is interesting, however, is that he considers "Essene Bread" as highly beneficial. I used to live in a spiritual community where it was made, and available as a daily staple. It was made with wheat and lentil sprouts in a certain ratio that were ground up, mixed with water, formed into loaves, and baked in an oven at 250 degrees. I can't remember how long the baking process was. I haven't eaten it in years, although I did like it when I lived in the community.It seems that Dr. D'Adamo's conclusions are based on scientific research, which sometime doesn't always make sense to those of us who aren't quite so scientifically oriented.Kathleen------------------------------------------------------------------------GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 2.9%Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW!1/936/4/_/473523/_/952218952/------------------------------------------------------------------------

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The usual sprouted wheat bread is a no-no because it is mostly regular old

flour with a few wheat spouts thrown in. D'Adamo says that, no, in the pages

to which you referred me? Some Essene Bread is okay, but I discovered you

have to read the labels). Essense Bread makes a loaf that only has wheat

sprouts. As the sender of the recipe said, it's a bit gooey and heavy. It

does say that kind of sprouted wheat bread is okay in ER4YT, pp. 64-65. In

some ways the info in ER4YT is exasperating since it is all over the place

in that book.

If I could re-edit it, I'd put everything to do with grains, whether they

are whole, or ground into flour and made into bread, muffins, pasta in ONE

SECTION! And then, within that, I'd state the principals or the scientific

discoveries in one section before the application. And where would you put

in the book that each person should keep their own powers of observation

regarding what goes on in their bodies and their good thinking active at all

times?

Probably following some link at D'Adamo's website, I read an article about a

scientist who ate some of the lectin found in wheat and rather quickly

developed major mucus. I guess that's one way to find out what the stuff

does.

Ezekial bread is a more regular looking loaf and is also okay per ER4YT, pp.

64-65.

Dr. D'Adamo continues to refine his understanding and some details change by

the time he wrote Cook Right 4 Your Type. He's now working on Live Right 4

Your Type. I expect he'll have more changes in that book.

Aikya

Re: Wheatgrass and Sprouts question

> From: kmschafer101@...

>

> Aikya,

>

> Page 64 of Eat Right 4 Your Type offers some very interesting information.

> Straight sprouted wheat bread is on the " avoid " list for Type O. Dr.

> D'Adamo's direction regarding " avoid " is to treat it as poison.

>

> What is interesting, however, is that he considers " Essene Bread " as

highly

> beneficial. I used to live in a spiritual community where it was made,

and

> available as a daily staple. It was made with wheat and lentil sprouts in

a

> certain ratio that were ground up, mixed with water, formed into loaves,

and

> baked in an oven at 250 degrees. I can't remember how long the baking

> process was. I haven't eaten it in years, although I did like it when I

> lived in the community.

>

> It seems that Dr. D'Adamo's conclusions are based on scientific research,

> which sometime doesn't always make sense to those of us who aren't quite

so

> scientifically oriented.

>

> Kathleen

>

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Good Advice about watching what goes on in your own body. That seems to work best. If you can learn to muscle test for foods -- that really helps.

Diane

Re: Wheatgrass and Sprouts question> From: kmschafer101@...>> Aikya,>> Page 64 of Eat Right 4 Your Type offers some very interesting information.> Straight sprouted wheat bread is on the "avoid" list for Type O. Dr.> D'Adamo's direction regarding "avoid" is to treat it as poison.>> What is interesting, however, is that he considers "Essene Bread" ashighly> beneficial. I used to live in a spiritual community where it was made,and> available as a daily staple. It was made with wheat and lentil sprouts ina> certain ratio that were ground up, mixed with water, formed into loaves,and> baked in an oven at 250 degrees. I can't remember how long the baking> process was. I haven't eaten it in years, although I did like it when I> lived in the community.>> It seems that Dr. D'Adamo's conclusions are based on scientific research,> which sometime doesn't always make sense to those of us who aren't quiteso> scientifically oriented.>> Kathleen>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------> GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 2.9%> Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW!> 1/936/4/_/473523/_/952218952/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------>>

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Jeanie,

You're right. It was.

Kathleen

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Hi,

Thank you for the many responses to my original question about

wheatgrass and sprouts. I think I found the answer I was looking

for in CR4YT, under " Grains " on page 37 (c1998). The last

paragraph on page 37 says:

All blood types should take advantage of sprouted-wheat breads.

Essene and Ezekiel bread, also known as " Bible breads, "

are sprouted-seed breads that are wonderful, live foods with

many of their beneficial enzymes still intact. The gluten lectin,

found principally in the seed coat, is destroyed by the sprouting

process.

The principle I was looking for was whether the harmful lectins

would be destroyed by the sprouting process. For wheat, these

harmful lectins are destroyed (as outlined in the above quote), and by

extrapolation, I image that other sprouted seeds/grains

will also experience the harmful lectins being destroyed during the

sprouting

process. Therefore, I image that wheat grass should be OK to eat since

it comes from sprouted wheat.

Also, I purchased some Ezekiel bread at a health food store and found

sprouted lentils in the ingredients. But lentils are not recommended

for

type O's. However, these are _sprouted_ lentils. Therefore, since

Ezekiel bread is recommend in Dr. Adamo' book, and I'm sure he knows

that the ingredients include sprouted lentils, we can therefore conclude

that sprouted lentils have also had the harmful lectins destroyed

during the sprouting process.

Before I heard about ER4YT, I was looking into wheat grass and sprouts

and read the " Wheatgrass Book, " and " The Sprouting Book, " which were

both written by Ann Wigmore. I found that growing my own sprouts

was very easy to do (I'm just a beginner at this). I'm using the

EasySprout

( http://www.sproutamo.com ) and am finding it very easy to grow my

own sprouts in it.

So now, I have a little more confidence to proceed with combining ER4YT

with wheatgrass and sprouts.

Thank you.

Regards,