Biblical Passages On Wheat For Those With Wheat Allergies

By: Hanna Henderson

The Old Testament scripture of Ezekiel 4:9 says, "take thou also unto thee
wheat and barley, and beans, and lentiles, and millet, and fitches, and put
them in one vessel, and make thee bread thereof...."

This scripture is an actual recipe for whole grain bread that is still being
made today and that has even been marketed under the name of "Ezekiel Bread"
and sold in modern grocery stores.

There are two very important questions that one could ask regarding this
biblical recipe for bread. First, why is there no mention of yeast and what
grains would God have told someone with an allergy to wheat or intolerance of gluten to
use?

First, although the making of bread without yeast is beyond the scope of this
article, reference is made to the absence of yeast in the recipe for a reason.
The use of what is known as modern yeast was not viewed as necessary in
ancient times during which a good number of modern and new diseases were
unknown.

The focus is on God's instructions to use wheat. The Bible contains a wealth
of information on the type of diet the Lord intended for man. However, it's often
missed since, sadly, the Good Book is thought to be cryptic instruction only
on religious matters.

Most health conscious people believe they're doing good when they include
whole modern "wheat" in their diet. Nevertheless, many end up disappointed
when they discover they don't tolerate it very well. Practically all breads
and pastas sold in the United States, whether from white or whole wheat grain
flour, are made from some form of modern wheat. Wheat is mentioned numerous
times throughout the Bible as a good and wholesome food and symbolizes things
that God's word labels as good. Why then is it causing so many people serious
health problems? The answer lies in the sad fact that modern wheat has been
genetically altered and is not the same substance as the wheat of
which the scriptures speak.

Archaeologists have discovered many different varieties of grains that are often
generically referred to as "wheat". These real grains (heirloom varieties)
have not been hybridized or genetically modified by man in any way. They are
often significantly higher in nutrients and contain a gluten that is unlike
the gluten that resulted from man's attempt to play God by interfering with
wheat's genetic make-up. Many people who are allergic to modern wheat are able to tolerate the truly natural grains.

What then are the varieties of real wheat? One variety that is believed to have
been a staple in ancient Egypt is known as kamut (kah-moot). It is usually
sold only in health food stores or in the health food section of major grocery
stores. It can be used to make breads, pastas, pastries, pancakes, and a
variety of other dishes. It is considerably lighter and fluffier than the
unnatural modern "wheat" of today.

Another ancient wheat grain that is believed to have been extensively
cultivated in Mesopotamia is known as "spelt". Again, it's much lighter than
modern "wheat", is considerably richer in nutrients, and usually tolerated
very well by those with wheat allergies. It may be found in health food stores or sections of the
average grocery store.

Other real grains include: einkorn (difficult to locate), sorghum, millet,
quinoa, and amaranth. All of these grains have been around since antiquity and
nourished the people of old including the servants of God who often lived well
past one hundred years.

It's estimated that approximately 85% of all prescription drugs used are taken
by residents of the United States. That leaves the rest of the world using the
remaining 15% which could not say any louder that something is seriously wrong
with what most Americans understand about diet.

Change in anything major is often slow and worrisome but not impossible.
Ultimately, it is the consumers who fill the pockets of those who
produce tainted, altered and hybridized foods. Grocers and
restaurant owners are now being compelled to hear the demands of informed
consumers who want and need to return to the wholesome, life-giving foods that
God gave in abundance.

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