EINKORN

Einkorn Ancient Grain

Why is it important to know your grain?

Today, commercial wheat is one of the main culprits for allergies, leaky gut syndrome and gluten intolerance.

Wheat hybridization was created back in the 1970's  to create a smaller or dwarf variety of wheat to increase greater crop yields for the world market. The wheat's genetic code was altered and became  a grain that consumers could not tolerate. Gluten intolerance levels increased dramatically over the years, from 1 in 2500 to 1 in 133 today.  

What is Einkorn?
Einkorn is the original “staff-of-life” grain, known as the oldest variety of wheat, which dates back to the beginning of time. Einkorn is the oldest wheat known to scientists, and is considered man’s first wheat. 

Einkorn (Triticum monococcum) is a non-GMO grain and believed to be one of grains mentioned in the bible. It was known as ‘shippon’ in Hebrew. This grain is nutrient rich, providing  high protein, fiber and minerals. It has been around for thousands of years. 

In fact, a 14,000-year-old piece of einkorn bread was recently found in Jordan around an ancient fireplace—people have known about the benefits of einkorn for thousands of years! As the research team analyzed the crumbs further, they found out that the Natufians (a hunter-gatherer tribe of the time) were sophisticated cooks. Their flour was made from two different types of ingredients — wild wheat called einkorn and the roots of club-rush tubers, a type of a flowering plant. Fascinating find!

Young Living grows our own organic Einkorn grain too! 
The term einkorn is derived from the German language and interpreted to mean “single grain”. 

Einkorn is the most primitive form of wheat on Earth. It contains only 14 chromosomes, whereas modern wheat contains 42 chromosomes.

Einkorn does not have the D chromosome, which seems to be connected with wheat intolerance in many humans.

Einkorn is easier to digest and contains more protein and anti-oxidants than modern wheat.
The  “amber waves of grain” pictured above are ones standing tall and proud at the Mona, Utah, farm that grows einkorn grain as well as lavender and other botanicals that are distilled for their essential oils!

​​Check our seedtoseal.com website. Our Einkorn is grown in France and Utah.

Time Magazine was instrumental in raising awareness about chronic inflammation as a silent killer.
Inflammation is triggered by a number of certain foods and gluten found highest in wheat, is one of these major culprits. It has been linked to a multiplicity of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart attack, allergies, chronic fatigue and even  Alzheimer's. 

There are specific nutrients, vitamins and minerals, that research has shown to help reduce inflammation. Two of these are magnesium and vitamin B6, which einkorn is high in.  One hundred grams of einkorn contains 26-28% of the necessary magnesium for women and 35-36% for men. Remarkably, einkorn contains 38% of the RDV for vitamin B6, a very important vitamin to lower indicators of inflammation.





You can now enjoy a 'substitute wheat' in your diet- a healthy, non-GMO, Einkorn artisan flour.

I feel so pleased that Young Living offers such a nutrient-rich Einkorn flour to us. We are proud to serve this grain at our retreat center. 
I am impressed that einkorn is grown by artisan farmers who use traditional methods.  That means, that for all of us who care about eating non-GMO crops and supporting bio-dynamic farmers and traditional farming methods, have a perfect food to enjoy.

Remember:

  • No artificial flavors or colors
  • No preservatives
  • Non GMO
  • No pesticides, herbicides etc.
  • Stone-ground ancient grain


Health benefits of this ancient flour

Einkorn is a much healthier grain. Einkorn is nutrient -dense, with a high content of protein (higher in protein than hard red spring wheat), phosphorous, vitamin B6 and potassium when compared to modern forms of wheat.  It  has high amounts of carotenoids – the natural red, yellow or orange pigments that are found in many vegetables and fruits, and in a few grains. Einkorn contains 3 to 4 times more beta-carotene than modern wheats (which helps to boost immunity, helps to prevent cancer and heart disease). It also contains 3 to 4 times more lutein than modern wheats (prevention of macular degenration and cataracts).

  • Einkorn’s natural genetic code and low gluten levels make it a superior choice because of the compatibility with the human body when compared to the modern hybrid wheat of today.
 
  • Einkorn grain is easier to digest, so nutrients are better absorbed.
 
  • Einkorn is a healthier, more natural choice that hasn’t been processed or modified.
 
  • Because it is easier to digest, your body can absorb the nutrients in einkorn at higher levels. It is prized for its compatibility with the human body.
 
  • People who have allergies to wheat can tolerate einkorn quite well. Of course, test yourself beforehand.
 
  • Einkorn has retained its simple, primitive genetic code with only 14 chromosomes, compared to modern hybidized wheat, which has 42 chromosomes.
  • Dr. Mark Hyman writes about Dr. Fasano's research, a celiac expert from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Fasano discovered a protein made in the intestinal tract , called 'zonulin', that is increased by exposure to gluten. He found that the Zonulin breaks up the tight junctions or cement between the intestinal cells that nromally protect your immune system from bugs and foreign protein in food leaking across the intestinal barrier. This leads to 'leaky gut' syndrome, which causes inflammation throughout your whole body and a list of many other diseases. ( 'Essential Oils Desk Reference ' book - seventh edition)
 
  • Carol Kenny, PhD  states that “Einkorn is nutrient dense, with protein content equaling durum wheat and some 35-50% higher than hard red wheat.” ​
 
  • Young Living einkorn is grown by artisan farmers who use traditional methods, for those who support traditional farming practices and appreciate non-GMO crops. Our einkorn products are also free from artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, just as they came from the earth. 

                                                              

View our Einkorn farm - showing the process for our products

​                       Read D. Gary Young's book for more benefits to you!

Gary’s book tells of his worldwide search to find a healthy grain like the wheat of his youth. He now has einkorn grain growing on three of his Young Living farms.

Einkorn recipes below


Gary’s True Grit™ Einkorn Flour can be substituted easily for all-purpose or whole-wheat flours at a 1:1 ratio to make so many delicious treats: Remember, we grow our own Einkorn!

Click here for all the delicious recipes that you can make using Einkorn flour

Order your own - Click here to order your own Einkorn flour at wholesale

 We now have a variety of Einkorn Products to nurture us.


Our Einkorn spaghetti and Wolfberry crisp bars are a versatile, nutritious way to enjoy the Einkorn benefits.

Gary's Prediction


"I believe that many people are going to really enjoy eating whole-grain einkorn bread and other einkorn products because of their delightful taste and wonderful nutrition. I'm sure many new recipes will be created, and many fun stories about baking with einkorn will be shared."

--D. Gary Young, "Ancient Einkorn - Today's Staff of Life"