Power of wheat germ + recipe suggestion
Incl. recipe suggestion for your strawberry porridge
Wheat germ is the finest part of the wheat grain. Strictly speaking, it is the germ within the grain that hasn't yet germinated. When wheat is processed into whole-grain flour or bran, the germ remains in the products. In the production of white flour, however, it is separated and thus remains a byproduct of flour production. For us, wheat germ is definitely more than just an accidental waste product.
What's the hype about wheat germ?
Wheat germ is located in the very core of the grain and makes up only about 0.2% of the total protein. This tiny germ is therefore the most valuable part of the grain. The germ contains approximately 26% of the total protein in the grain. These tiny germs are a veritable repository of valuable and effective nutrients. As you probably know, something new emerges from a single germ – a plant's life. It seems almost logical that this "site of origin" must be rich in nutrients. For this reason, wheat germ is naturally rich in folic acid, vitamin E, and spermidine. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Vitamin E also protects DNA, proteins, and lipids from oxidative damage. Wheat germ also contains valuable minerals, unsaturated fatty acids, and proteins.
How to effectively use the power of wheat germ
The many valuable nutrients contained in the germ are highly concentrated in our granules, even in small amounts. The advantage is clear: You can absorb a large amount of these nutrients by adding just a tablespoon to your muesli, yogurt, smoothie, or salad. Be careful not to heat the wheat germ granules. The vitamins and nutrients they contain are sensitive to heat and would lose their effectiveness if exposed to excessive heat.
How to easily integrate wheat germ into your breakfast
The best way to start the day is with a warm meal. This will help your sluggish metabolism get going. We recommend our warm strawberry puree porridge with wheat germ granules.
Ingredients for your strawberry porridge (1 person):
3 tbsp wholegrain oat flakes
1 tbsp crushed flaxseed
1 L chopped almonds
1 tbsp wheat germ, finest selection
1 handful of fresh strawberries
Some water
200 ml almond milk
3 pinches of cardamom
3 pinches of vanilla
3 tsp ghee, coconut oil or vegan butter alternative
It's that easy:
1. Your porridge will be creamiest if you soak the oats in water overnight. This makes the porridge even more digestible. To do this, place the oats in a bowl and add enough water to cover them.
2. The next morning, chop all the remaining nuts and seeds and add them to a pot with the soaked oats. Bring to a boil with the almond milk and a pinch of cardamom and vanilla. Finally, remove from the heat, stir in 1 teaspoon of ghee (or alternative), and let it steep with the lid on.
3. Meanwhile, wash and hull the strawberries. Set two strawberries aside. Puree all the remaining strawberries (alternatively, mash them with a fork) and then heat them in a saucepan with a pinch of cardamom and vanilla.
4. Slice the remaining two strawberries and briefly toss them in ghee (or alternative) with cardamom and vanilla.
5. Finally, serve everything and enjoy. From bottom to top: First, the creamy porridge, then the strawberry puree, then the strawberry pieces, and top with 1 tablespoon of the Feinste Auslese wheat germ. Enjoy!
