Wheat berries contain an impressive 40 of the 44 essential nutrients required for the human body to function optimally.

Today, the industry mills wheat berries into flour using machines that remove the Bran and Germ—the two parts that contain the most essential nutrients in the wheat berry. What remains is the endosperm, but even this part loses a significant amount due to the heat and friction generated during the milling process.

To prolong shelf life and boost mass production, they sacrificed flour's natural nutrition, turning modern bread into empty calories without ancient grains' wholesome benefits. If the bran and germ remained in the flour it would become rancid in 1-2 weeks due to the healthy fats.

At Give Us This Day bakery we use the whole wheat berry to make freshly milled organic whole wheat flour for our bread. Our Walk with Me sourdough has just three ingredients: whole wheat flour, water, and sea salt. With no preservatives the bread can be left on the counter top or consumed in no later than 5 -7 days. The bread can also be sliced and placed in the freezer. If refrigerator the bread tends to become hard and dry out.