16 Mar
Health Blog

WHOLE GRAINS & DIABETES: A Q&A WITH DR. PHILIP SCHARPER

To learn more about whole grains’ relationship with diabetes prevention and management, we caught up with Dr. Philip Scharper, an ophthalmologist who works with many patients with diabetes complications, and who is also the founder of Serious Oats® hot cereal.

Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body is not able to metabolize carbohydrates properly, leading to high levels of sugar in the blood. Whether you have diabetes or not, it’s important to make your carbs count. In fact, the American Diabetes Association names whole grains as one of their top 10 “diabetes super-foods.” To learn more about whole grains’ relationship with diabetes prevention and management, we caught up with Dr. Philip Scharper, an ophthalmologist who works with many patients with diabetes complications, and who is also the founder of Serious Oats® hot cereal.

Old-ways Whole Grains Council: What does research tell us about diabetes prevention? Are there lifestyle changes we can make that have been shown to reduce our risk of developing diabetes?

Dr. Philip Scharper: Whether you are at risk or not, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy diet are two of the best ways to keep yourself on the right path. Making healthy choices at meal time is the easiest place to start. Choose a diet rich with fiber and whole grains to help maintain your blood sugar levels and minimize insulin sensitivity. Stay away from foods that are high in simple carbohydrates that will spike your blood sugar levels. And get moving. The body uses insulin more efficiently for up to 70 hours after exercise. So exercising three or four times a week is extremely beneficial in prevention and management of diabetes.

WGC: What are some common misconceptions you hear about diabetes?

PS: It is a common misconception that eating too many sweets is the only way to get Type 2 diabetes. Though sugar plays a role, it is important to understand the whole picture. Learn about what you are eating. For example, the difference between a simple carbohydrate and a complex carbohydrate is a good place to start. Simple carbohydrates like glucose, fructose, sucrose, which are found in fruit juice and corn syrup, are composed of easy-to-digest basic sugars. Complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, brown rice, and legumes are rich in fiber and break down slower in the digestive system. This slower breakdown prevents your body from experiencing spikes in blood sugar which is important in managing Type 2 diabetes. In fact, a recent study suggests that increasing one’s intake of whole-grain wheat, oats, and rye helps to reduce a person’s risk for developing Type 2 diabetes for this very reason.

WGC: As a doctor, it must have been quite an eye-opener to get involved in the food industry as well. Can you describe your journey to creating a line of healthy food products, and what inspires you?

PS: My experience as a physician was the catalyst to the creation of Serious Oats®. I work many days where it is common to go 6 to 8 hours or more without eating… I wanted to find a combination of nutrients that would keep me satiated and fueled during long hours in the operating room or clinic. As an ophthalmologist and retina specialist, I see many patients struggling with the effects of diabetes. Both Types 1 and 2 diabetes are potentially blinding, causing retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts.  I have found that, like me, my patients also struggle to find convenient, healthy and tasty meal options. I am proud to have created something that can hopefully help patients avoid the devastating effects of diabetes.

11 Mar
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Ground organic black pepper – flavor enhancer and immunity booster

From ages black pepper is widely used in cooking to add extra flavor in delicacies. Black pepper comes from pepper vine that grows in tropical climate. These pepper vines actually bear small white flowers, fruit that turn into berries named peppercorns, collected as whole berries. Black pepper is proven quite a handful of healthy properties as whole berries or as ground pepper power. More than a spice, it has the ability of enhancing the digestive system function.

It stimulates the secretion from taste buds which alerts the stomach to increase its own hydrochloric acid, a liquid helps in breaking down the protein to make it digested easily. Black pepper has great quantity of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which restrict the bacterial growth, especially in intestinal tract. An ounce of this organic spice has a lot to offer instead of being a table spice only. It is a great source of magnesium, vitamin k, iron and fiber. According to a research it also helps one quit smoking and is actively used in smoking cessation treatments. Few more of good effects of organic black pepper include cancer, diabetes prevention and improvise brain health. It is also helpful in improving eyesight.

The organic piperine content of this spice used in essential organic oils largely used in aromatherapy to comfort aching muscles and arthritis effects. It also promote skin and hair health. Regular intakes of black pepper and its content piperine combat blood pressure and helps you in weight loss. When combined with honey this spice works as a natural cough suppressant. Black pepper is commonly used in powder form than whole seed, be it a table spice or seasoning for salads and Chinese preparations etc. To keep it safe from any adulteration Greenfuturemill provides you the safe, hygienic and fresh milling option with Hawos domestic flour mills.

These atta chakki can grind spices in the least quantity as well. Ground black pepper generally comes in a can or packet is exposed to oxidation, while grinding peppercorns on your own with these atta chakki, you sealed unoxidized center releasing all of the reach flavors and multiple benefits. I suggest you wanna use cracked black pepper instead of pepper powder, no worries you can get coarsely ground black pepper by simply moving a grinding scale provided on one of the four sides of Greenfuture grain/ spice / pulses grinders. Cracked and ground organic pepper do not taste same. Cracked black pepper has less surface area so piperine and terpene do not evaporate quickly, thus has strong aroma and flavor. To get most of this spice it is advisable to grind it on your own. Greenfuture flour mill serve these purposes with great convenience. If you have organic spices / grains and pulses the benefits of your ingredient and these flour mills increased in multiplications undoubtedly.

06 Mar
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Health benefits of freshly ground turmeric

Turmeric is known to be the King of spices owing to multiple benefits that it provides. Turmeric is a spice that has many purposes, be it due to its medicinal properties, as a colour representing knowledge and learning in Hindu mythology, as its use as a natural dye for fabric industry, be its use as a cosmetic and as an essential ingredient for cooking across the globe. Generally it comes in orange and yellow colour, a member of Ginger Family, fresh turmeric is a tuberous root that has brown skin and fluorescent orange flesh inside. It is getting lots of attention because of the active ingredients it stores in it, having many scientifically proven health benefits. However, when we procure turmeric powder from market these benefits may be completely lost due to adulteration. Adulteration of spices and addition of unnatural colour is not unusual. Turmeric powder has been found to be adulterated with lead chromate, a substance banned as a food additive. Manufacturers use lead chromate to enhance the colour of spice which leads to cognitive defects. People are unknowingly consuming adulterated spices that could cause major health issues. Food safety checks may detect only a fraction of adulteration in turmeric being traded worldwide. Adulterated turmeric may also be poisonous and act as a neurotoxin when ingested by humans. To prevent these hazardous chemicals intakes Hawos grain grinder facilitates to grind turmeric kernels to powder form conveniently. Hawos domestic flour mills not only grind all kinds of grain but also helps to grind all moisture and oil free spices. Dry turmeric fingers broken into small pieces can be grinded easily in these atta chakki. This way one can get the utmost freshness in the spice to consume with all its healthy properties. Turmeric is an essential spice that many people consume regularly in India to give curries a spectacular yellow colour and for many other purposes. If you think it as a spice only, well it’s time to expand your horizons, let’s see why

  • Turmeric with its main ingredient called curcumin is used to prevent and treat cancer, helps in heart diseases, Alzheimer. It may also be helpful to improve symptoms of depression and arthritis. It’s a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and is beneficial in treating symptoms of stomach ulcers too.
  • Widely used in beauty products; turmeric is excellent for your skin as well. Its regular use on your face brings the sparkling glow. Turmeric makes a great anti acne cleanser and face wash. When combined with lemon it is also reduces the growth of unwanted facial hair.
  • It is also used as an Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflammation both internally and externally.
  • It contains minerals such as magnesium, Phosphorus and potassium to keep you strong and healthy.

With Hawos flour mill you not only unleash the power of grains but can also consume spices at their best. Using fresh spice and grinding them when required helps to keep your spices super fresh. Using fresh ground turmeric enhance the flavour, colour and taste of your curries. Self-grinding ensures that the potential health benefits are retained allowing the user to enjoy full rewards of improved digestion, boosted metabolism and plenty of other advantages.  Using ceramic corundum stones as grinding tools in these German flour mills results in cool grinding process which retains the full nutrients of ingredient.

04 Mar
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Revolution in grinding kitchen gadgets with Hawos mills

We all have heard the stories from our grandparents about their way of living. In ancient times the life was not so easy, they had to work really very hard to fulfill their daily needs for example they had to fetch water from a distant well in village or collect wood in outskirts forest as a fuel to  cook for their families. For ladies the day started with the activity of grinding grains for preparing meals for family throughout the day. There were rarely any local atta chakk is in villages to get their grains ground. Then they started using two grinding stones of equal diameters placed on each other to grind their grain, the top stone resting on a pivot in its center on the lower stone.

The grain was filled in a hole or hopper in the upper stone. The lower stone was stationary while the upper stone was kept rotating by moving a handle with hand force. This way they served freshly milled flour dishes to their family. After that automated machines were introduced for milling which are bigger in size, using Steel blades or other stones which heat the flour up during the grinding process. Milling flour is an engagement of entire day, starting from installing to cleaning the machine. Keeping all these struggles in mind Green future private limited has come up with a revolution for your kitchen in terms of milling. Sometimes we may find it difficult to take the wheat or any grain and get it ground at the mill away from our house to get the desired kind of flour.

To give them a comfortable option Green future Hawos domestic grain grinders are incomparable in all aspects. All of its 11 models are tabletop mills, can be easily installed on your kitchen slab occupying the least space. Just fill the grain in hopper, switch on the button and get the desired flour in seconds. These mini wonders not only ease your milling but also serve tremendous health benefits, as maybe one of the reasons bad things happen to our bodies is not because  gluten, it’s because of we are eating dead or rotten flour. Aged or stored flour get denser over the time as it absorbs moisture from environment that can lead to bacteria proliferation. Moreover, in packet flour, bran and germ of wheat berries are removed to make the flour look whiter. So adding fresh flour in your dietary can reduce the risk of many diseases. Hawos atta chakk mills a wide variety of grains that are oil free and moisture free. These beautifully designed domestic flour mills enhance the aesthetic value of your kitchen and blend with the surroundings. These modern Mills are perfectly compatible with your modern kitchen. They produce less noise during the grinding process as compared to other mills. These little wonders are super powerful in performance, even the lowest atta chakki delivers high results consuming very low electricity. Different models work with 360 watt and 600 watt motor inside producing 7.5 kg and 15 kg an hour respectively. Adding to your surprise, the fineness of flour can be obtained conveniently by moving the grinding scale from 1 to 9. One more feature that may attract you is these German wooden flour Mills need zero maintenance. In short Hawos flour mills are super compact in size, most convenient in use, has great aesthetic value, hassle-free. It’s a onetime investment which serves during your entire lifetime.

 

Hawos milling, keeps you healthy and smiling.

 

 

 

02 Mar
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Vitality “The pursuit of life”

Today we all are leading a stressful life, being on toes all the time is the foremost requirement of present day.

Amidst this strenuous life, we cannot ignore our health. As we all know “GOOD HEALTH IS THE TRUE WEALTH”. One of the central pillar to a healthy lifestyle is GOOD NUTRITION.

So keeping quality nutrition in mind Green future private limited has come up with its 11 models of Hawos domestic flour mill. The following reasons describe why one should choose Hawos flour stone mills over Local Atta Chakki flour/packed flour

Hygiene: – The main issue we face with local atta chakki is hygiene. Hygiene is our foremost requirement in every aspect when it comes to health, so why not with flour which we consume daily.

Local chakki atta is exposed to free radicals of environment, airborne bacteria etc. Whereas with the automated hawos grain grinders addresses all the hygiene concerns.

Nutrition value: – studies have shown that freshly ground flour provide added nutrition to your diet compared to stored flour. Freshly ground flour has higher level of vitamins and fibers, so you can get all the nutrients to the full potential.

Reduced noise level: – Unique elastic bedding is used in multiple Hawos models is especially designed to reduce the grinding noise.

Compact yet powerful: – as compare to other atta chakki which are bigger in size, Hawos domestic flour mills are super compact in size, aesthetically pleasing while delivering high performance.

Convenience: – One does not need to install these machines every time one want to grind grains. These are the table top, plug and play equipment. There is an auto cleaning brush inside which cleans the residues as it mills. So one need not clean the machine after every use. These German equipment serves with zero maintenance.

Stone grinding:  Rather than steel blades, ceramic corundum stone is used in these machines for grinding. Steel blades heat the flour during the milling process which burns the nutrients while ceramic corundum stone grinding leads to cool grinding which retains the nutrients of grains. All three parts of whole grains – bran, endosperm and germ are retain through stone grinding.

Grinding on scale point: Getting the right particle size for the flour is super easy and at the fingertip. There is no tedious requirement of changing the sieves or plates to get the desired particle size of flour, this can be easily achieved by adjusting the lever to the desired level.

 

In short a multi-functional machine which fulfills several tasks. Moreover, it enhance the aesthetic value of any kitchen. So, what are you waiting for, choose a model for yourself today.

This is a ‘one time investment for life time health”

” HAVE A HEALTHY AND HAPPY LIFE “

28 Feb
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Right Food, Right Mood

You are what you eat!  In ancient times it is believed that food to be the creator of life force that sustains our bodies and keeps us in good physical and health. Therefore it is essential for all to make the right food choices for healthy living. Among the three categories of food Raajsik, Taamsik and Saatvik foods, Saatvik is considered to be the most beneficial for our mental and the physical well-being. It makes you feel light, enthusiastic and energetic. It is the one that is pure, clean and wholesome which promotes intelligence, strength and positive thinking. Ultimately positive thinking brings happiness and satisfaction in your life. Food is not only about the nutrients which nourish the body but also about the positive vibes which impact the mind. So, the food we eat is not just going to give us physical health but is playing a very vital role for our mental well-being. As we are conscious about the nutritional properties of food like protein, carbohydrates, calcium and others in our meal, the vibration of food we are eating is nevertheless vital for our emotional health.

 

Food is not only meant to fill stomach but also meant for soul. People who are conscious about the hygiene, freshness healthfulness and nutrition value of the food will be pleasantly surprised to know that now they can choose to introduce domestic hawos flour mill in their kitchen. These super compact, yet powerful and silent mills serve all your milling requirements with utmost ease. You may mill fresh flour, porridge, gram flour, pulses and spices too. These domestic flour mill not only serve hygienic, wholesome and nutritious food to your family and loved ones, but it also delivers love, care and good vibes.

Home cooked food is considered to be healthy, nutritious, similarly stone ground whole grain flour mill makes your food healthier, nutritious and tastier. Families are not only assured about the quality of ingredients but can also choose various grain size to plan a surprise in the bite. Serve your family love, care freshness and health through your culinary creations and make the bon-homme stronger.

Celebrate your food!!

This balanced diet allows for optimum digestion, absorption, assimilation of nutrients. Most of the traditional foods across all regions follow the above proportions.

 

 

26 Feb
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Chhota Jadugar on your kitchen slab

Well, the above phrase goes perfectly well with all Hawos flour mills. This is actually a revolutionary product in extremely compact size, designed to enhance the aesthetic value of your kitchen. Moreover, the beauty of this product lies in its multiple uses in the easiest way. We are honored and privileged to bring this Jadugar right on your kitchen slab to spread the aroma of freshness around. Don’t judge the little wonder by its size, even the smallest Hawos mill delivers an unbelievable performance. You may choose the model which is just right for your family, depending upon the number of family members or the quantity you want to process. While the smaller mills have an in-built 360 watts motors, the bigger models are powered by 600 watts Industrial motors making them Ideal for large families, cooking courses institutions and small bakeries. Quality process is ideal across all options. Milling your own flour in such a hassle-free manner is quite a marvel. Think of a recipe that requires flour any kind and you are able to get fresh and wholesome flour with the click of a button. You can make exceptionally fresh, delicious and healthy delicacies with freshly ground flour like

Cakes

Freshly milled muesli

Pancakes

Grain soups

Cereal porridge (Daliya)

Bread

Dhokla

For those suffering from celiac disease, gluten free alternative flour such as corn, buckwheat etc. can be milled to address their dietary requirements.

One of the model -HAWOS Novum comes in vibrant colours to brighten up your kitchen and make you cheerful while cooking. This is a perfect modern machine for your modern kitchen whose robust, high performance engineering is packed inside a non-slip, shock resistant plastic housing. The transparent hopper allows you to check the quantity of grain at all-times even when the mill is on. A plastic flour bowl is included in the product contents as well. So isn’t it a Chhota Jadugar in true sense… As stone-ground whole grain flour is proven to be healthier as it contain the germ, bran and endosperm which are the parts that hold all the nutrients and flavors.

With this domestic Atta chakki you can grind grains for every meal throughout the day. Using this flour mill will keep your kitchen slab clean and does not require you to engage with mill once the hopper is full. The machine do its job relatively in silence and with precision. In this way you enjoy the freshness without being tired.

So,   Eat fresh without any stress……………. happy milling

25 Feb
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Dadi-ke-Nushke: Household flour mill and its relevance in modern times

The centuries-old tradition of using an attachakki or household flour mill for flour has lost its value and amidst the fast-growing refined flour made readily available. The traditional method used for flour dates back to the Egyptian era, where two round stones were placed on top of each other, with a handle being used for grinding flour on the top of it. The flour milled with manual attachakki maximum nutritional value, as the bran, germ, and endosperm of a whole-grain are not damaged due to the process.

However, with changing times and technology, rolled milled flour or commercial atta chakki machine in delhi units have taken over the business of refined flour using high-speed rollers that heat the whole-grains and endosperm is processed into a smooth, silky texture making the dough, soft and fluffy. In contrast, the bran and germ components are shredded and away in the process of refining flour, which contains fiber, proteins, vitamins, and fatty acids that are vital for brain development.

Amidst the two, Dadi-ke-nushke is back in vogue with a modern touch. Electric household atta chakki /domestic attachakki is a perfect blend of beauty with brains. Sleek, compact and user-friendly attachakki is an appliance worth investing in as it any whole grain into flour within no time and encompasses all nutritional benefits as compared to refined flour.

A progressive shift towards domestic attachakki:

With climate change conditions and global population been discussed in regularity, the production time of wholegrain and cost to harvest being minimal, that was forgotten over time, is back in fashion. Wholegrain is a powerhouse of nutrients from our traditional sustenance to take care of our daily protein and vitamin requirement along with fruits and vegetables for a healthy life. also resilient to weather conditions and can be stored for longer duration’s and are energy-dense.

 

The attachakki concept and making flatbreads (Roti’s) using household flourmills in India has been from our dadi’s-dadi time and much before. They have vouched for healthy dietary components with the inclusion of whole grain products and whole-wheat flour made at home with attachakki. With numerous health benefits and a huge diversity of flavors, eating wholegrain lowers your risk of chronic disease, diabetes, and obesity and help support digestion.

 

In an era where social media and its platform drives most of your lifestyle choices, be rooted in your tradition. Dadi-ke-nushke has its relevance even in modern times, where your food choices should be more specific to agricultural products of your country vs. cold storage. Freshly made delights of attachakki at home vs. refined flour can be beneficial to the whole family and kids specifically, will be inclined towards better food-choices in their adult-hood. Why not start them on the right foot?

 

Attachakki or household flourmill being the most common appliance in the past had our ancestors live longer, healthier, and free of ill health due to the dietary choices they have made. Furthermore, from an environmental point of view, whole grain that has been a traditional diet across the globe for millennia, comparatively require very less water as against any other food we consume.

 

Choose them for their superior taste, for your well being, or environmental purposes, but be sure to add them to your next plate.

 

24 Feb
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Wholegrain flour diet for kids and senior

Foundation in kids at an early age for eating healthy and indulging them into whole-grain made cereals, flatbread, traditional home-made roti’s made out of domestic flour mill and whole-wheat pasta is a great way to introduce them to whole-grain made products vs. refined or processed foods. Whole-grain products are a rich source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, iron, and zinc and are a good-fat source of carbohydrates that are required for a rapidly growing age and why not get them started on a right diet?

Researchers believe that kids are prone to tasty food vs. grain choices. Parents who think “my kids are picky eaters and reluctant towards whole-grain products” should consider re-thinking their options and offer more delicious and healthy food. Kids pay very little attention to whole-grain or processed food and will gobble up anything tastier. Perhaps! Choosing food for your child should be a conscious act as India has already recorded a whopping 15% cases of overweight and obesity amongst children. Furthermore, children of upper-income families have recorded 35-40% cases, which is a severe indication of dietary problems in kids in India. The elementary cause of childhood obesity is an imbalanced diet and overexposure to refined and packaged food.

Seniors and older people are at a high risk of deficiencies and have varied nutritional needs for their reduced appetite as our bodies change with time. Age-related changes concerning lower metabolism rate and digestive system changes can affect their emotional and hence eating the right food with a good-balanced diet can substantially reduce their chances of ill health and, add more years to their life.

How do we change?

Amongst many tips for nutritional health, having a domestic flour mills at home can reduce of your problems in one go. Of course, whole grains are beneficial for seniors, but getting your children used to the taste of whole-grain products made out of flourmill, at an early age can influence their preferences for eating-healthy in their adulthood. Middle-aged folks can easily make a switch once you realize the benefits your future.

The sleek, stylish and user-friendly domestic flourmills can be your kitchen’s best friends, as they not just flours within minutes, nutritional benefits are far more than refined flour.

Furthermore, it is important to enjoy whole-grains products and simple lifestyle changes, for example, choosing whole-wheat bread instead of white bread, whole-wheat pasta vs. white pasta, inclusion of oats, ragi and other whole-grain porridges (out of fresh flour made with breakfast can positive results on your health. Wheat rotis are a staple diet in India and investing in domestic flourmill is essential as minerals and components are lost in readily available wheat flour due to the refining process.

When air fryers can take space in your kitchen, why not flour mill?

Why do we shift to domestic flourmill?

A whole new generation of kids – obese free, a middle-aged diet-conscious group of people and seniors can be free of ill health and have their most important staple diet “wheat flour” free of any preservatives. They can enjoy new foods, healthy snacks and together as a family can learn the importance of nutritional benefits and traditional flourmill. Additionally, when wholegrain flour is introduced at an early age, the rapidly growing kids will have an inclination towards whole-grain foods for a lifetime.

22 Feb
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Wholegrain flour vs. refined flour

Whole grain is a grain of a cereal that contains endosperm, germ, and bran. The bran is an outer fiber layer of a grain that contains B vitamins, iron, copper, zinc, magnesium, antioxidants, and phytochemicals. The germ is the core of the seed and is rich in healthy fats, vitamins E, B vitamins, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. And finally, the endosperm is the interior-, which  carbohydrates, protein, and minerals.

In a nutshell, whole grain is a complete package of health benefits loaded with essential nutrients and whole-grain flour made out of Domestic flour mill has all benefits of wholegrain cereal.

Refined flour is a product of wholegrain flour processed to arrive at a silky, smooth texture, which is easy-to-digest as it only the endosperm. Bran is fibrous and moderately difficult to chew, and  has fat content, which limits the shelf life of the products, and hence the same are removed to make a fluffy dough, light, and airy, chapattis and pastries. In the process of refining grains, most essentials nutrients are shredded away for all marketing and tasty purposes, leaving a dull, unhealthy, and fat-full life.

Research shows that choosing whole grains flour made out of imported flour mill vs. refined grains has enormous health benefits with high-quality carbohydrates and traditional nutritional values. Now imagine if you can grind your flour with domestic Household Flour Mill? Well, when you can grind your coffees, why not flour? With household flour mills now available in India, make your perfect flour, not just for health benefits, but also for tastier delicacies. The liveliness of freshly milled flour at home is a revelation, and no looking back once you taste delicious food made out-of-them. It is similar to buying a tomato straight from farmer vs. a cold-storage supermarket.

With flour mill, mill all grains in your pantry, from corn, wheat, bajra, barley, chili, and others, and be surprised at the flavors that emanate from a fleshly floured mill. Food most nutrients when they are used at the peak of their freshness, and countless bakers and chefs across the vouch for fresh wholegrain flour made in their kitchen with best domestic flour mill.

The incredible taste and flavor of whole grain, as a topic, has been discussed over and over again in the recent past, and to the maximum aroma and taste, nothing can beat the freshly grounded flour with household flour-mill. The trend continues, and with gaining momentum, food enthusiasts across the world celebrate the flavor of fresh flour, and it only seems natural to adapt to a healthy lifestyle with kitchen appliances that are trendy with tremendous benefit and domestic flour-mill is one such product.

Turn on whole grains,

Turn off refined flour,

Butter is incredible but

Bread is a family tree.