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Spelled flakes – the healthier alternative for breakfast
Spelled flakes are a healthy alternative to oatmeal
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In the context of agricultural industrialization, wheat became more and more important – and spelled disappeared from the scene. Today, the cereal is more popular than ever. And that has several reasons.
In contrast to wheat, spelled is less productive and much more time-consuming to process. But it also contains more vitamins, minerals and trace elements and less fat. This makes the grain a healthy alternative for breakfast, for example in the form of spelled flakes. These are formed after the grains, including the shell and endosperm, have been rolled. They have a nutty flavor and are said to aid digestion. This is ensured, among other things, by the dietary fibers it contains. You can find out here how the nutritional values of spelled flakes – compared to oat flakes – are individually composed.
Oat flakes vs. spelled flakes: the comparison
For the following comparison, 500 grams each Organic spelled flakes and each 500 grams of organic oat flakes (variety: Feinblatt) from the Alnatura brand:
oatmeal | per 100g | spelled flakes | per 100g |
Energy: | 371 calories | Energy: | 352 calories |
Fat: | 7g | Fat: | 2.6g |
Carbohydrates: | 59g | Carbohydrates: | 64g |
Fiber: | 10g | Fiber: | 8.4g |
Protein: | 13g | Protein: | 14g |
Salt: | 0.03g | Salt: | <0.01g |
At first glance, it becomes clear that the nutritional values of both varieties are partly close to each other, but still differ from each other – and spelled flakes emerge as the clear winner of the comparison when it comes to which grain is healthier. This is primarily due to the fat content oatmeal is significantly higher.
Even when it comes to the minerals that both types of grain contain, spelled has the edge: With 4.2 milligrams of iron and 130 milligrams of magnesium per 100 grams, the grain is a very good source of energy. There are also valuable trace elements such as zinc, manganese and copper, which are found in greater numbers in spelled than in wheat.
Silicon, better known as silicic acid, is also an integral part of spelled. The high content has a positive effect on skin, hair and nails – and that’s not all. The body’s own tissue also benefits from silicic acid: it is strengthened and at the same time more elastic. Since silicic acid is said to promote concentration, spelled is particularly suitable for breakfast. For example in the form of flakes.
This is how spelled flakes retain their nutrients
Most people eat their muesli with milk – including spelled flakes. However, what many people do not know is that your body cannot fully absorb the important minerals from the milk. Here it is advisable to replace the milk with fruit juice, perhaps in combination with a few fresh fruits, berries or nuts. This provides a real vitamin kick.
Better tolerated: Spelled is suitable for allergy sufferers
The number of allergy sufferers who cannot tolerate wheat is steadily increasing. For you could spelled flakes be a healthy alternative: although it also contains gluten, it is more digestible and therefore suitable for people who suffer from wheat intolerance. However, since everyone’s body reacts differently, you should only test a small amount in the first attempt to find out whether you tolerate spelled better than wheat.
Urkorn with history: That’s why spelled is so valuable
No other grain is as old as spelled, which is why it is also known as “ancient grain”. It was already being cultivated in distant countries 8000 years ago, and it was not until around 500 AD that the first cultivation areas emerged in Germany – more precisely in Baden-Württemberg and Franconia. For this reason, spelled was also known as “Schwabenkorn” for a long time. Today, the grain is grown and sold throughout Germany.
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