I make my own granola, and among the ingredients I use is wheat germ.
At a local non-profit grist mill they sell wheat bran, but not wheat
germ. Could I substitute the wheat bran for wheat germ, and have just
as healthy cereal? I also use wheat bran flakes in my recipe. I guess
I could just add the wheat bran as an additional ingredient.

Thanks

To m

In article . com>,
says...
> I make my own granola, and among the ingredients I use is wheat germ.
> At a local non-profit grist mill they sell wheat bran, but not wheat
> germ. Could I substitute the wheat bran for wheat germ, and have just
> as healthy cereal? I also use wheat bran flakes in my recipe. I guess
> I could just add the wheat bran as an additional ingredient.
>
> Thanks
>

They are completely different things. Bran is the hard outer shell of
the wheat seed, it has a lot of fiber and nutrients. The germ is the
embryo, the part of the seed that will grow into the new plant. It too
has a lot of nutrients.

So, subbing bran for germ will still give you a nutritious granola,
although the taste and texture will be different.


--
Peter Aitken

On Mar 5, 11:20 am, Peter A > wrote:

> So, subbing bran for germ will still give you a nutritious granola,
> although the taste and texture will be different.
>
> --
> Peter Aitken

Granola is fattening.

Barry

I recommend looking at the nutritional breakdown. Wheat germ
has considerably more protein and total calories than wheat bran.

Also, if you're using bran consider oat bran instead, as it
is linked to more health benefits.

Steve

In article om>,
says...
> On Mar 5, 11:20 am, Peter A > wrote:
>
> > So, subbing bran for germ will still give you a nutritious granola,
> > although the taste and texture will be different.
> >
> > --
> > Peter Aitken
>
> Granola is fattening.
>
> Barry
>
>
>

Another genius heard from.

--
Peter Aitken

On Mar 5, 12:59 pm, Peter A > wrote:

> Another genius heard from.
>
> --
> Peter Aitken

**** YOU ASSHOLE

THE SHIT IS FATTENING... YO'RE THE DUMBASS WHO CALLED IT NUTRITIOUS

People buy and MAKE the shit thinking it's good for them

EAT ON LARD ASS

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Barry wrote:
> On Mar 5, 11:20 am, Peter A > wrote:
>
>> So, subbing bran for germ will still give you a nutritious granola,
>> although the taste and texture will be different.
>>
>> --
>> Peter Aitken
>
> Granola is fattening.
>
> Barry
>
>


Why would granola you make be 'fattening', especially if you watch what
you put into it? I have made granola for years adapting an old recipe
from an ancient Prevention magazine from the 60's. It makes over 16 cups
of cereal and uses only 1/3 to 1/2 cup of oil. I guess you can count
the oil in the almonds and the oil in the wheat germ but both of those
are very healthy and not in the bad fattening category. We find the
benefits of a good breakfast or snack outweigh any problem with oil or
sugar calories. The alternatives from store bought granola or most
cereals are much worse and cost alot for the nutrition you get in return.

And wheat germ and wheat bran are from opposite parts of the wheat grain
you might say. The taste is very different, too. Wheat germ gets a
wonderful toasty nutty flavor. Wheat bran tastes like wheat or flour to
me, even toasted in granola. Oat bran tastes better.

I like the info at
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?t...dspice&dbid=66

The World's Healthiest Foods is an interesting site.

Melondy

On Mar 5, 2:40 pm, Melondy > wrote:
> Barry wrote:
> > On Mar 5, 11:20 am, Peter A > wrote:
>
> >> So, subbing bran for germ will still give you a nutritious granola,
> >> although the taste and texture will be different.
>
> >> --
> >> Peter Aitken
>
> > Granola is fattening.
>
> > Barry
>
> Why would granola you make be 'fattening', especially if you watch what
> you put into it? I have made granola for years adapting an old recipe
> from an ancient Prevention magazine from the 60's.

This would be my first clue.

We are dropping off like flies for lack of knowledge. It's just true.


> It makes over 16 cups
> of cereal and uses only 1/3 to 1/2 cup of oil. I guess you can count
> the oil in the almonds and the oil in the wheat germ but both of those
> are very healthy and not in the bad fattening category. We find the
> benefits of a good breakfast or snack outweigh any problem with oil or
> sugar calories. The alternatives from store bought granola or most
> cereals are much worse and cost alot for the nutrition you get in return.

I like wheat germ.

Look, tell ya what, send me a batch of your granola, cookies, bars,
whichevery you prefer.. and Ill let you know if they are fattening or
not. Ill be honest too.


> And wheat germ and wheat bran are from opposite parts of the wheat grain
> you might say. The taste is very different, too. Wheat germ gets a
> wonderful toasty nutty flavor. Wheat bran tastes like wheat or flour to
> me, even toasted in granola. Oat bran tastes better.
>
> I like the info athttp://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=66
>
> The World's Healthiest Foods is an interesting site.
>
> Melondy

Thanks, will check it out.

In a book called, Fit For Life, they explain how store granolas are
fattening.

Ill have to look up nutritional value of typical store brand.

You making your own? I'm sure you've got a good thing going.
but like I say, send me a batch of cookies, toss some choc chips into
the recipe...
and lll post on here and let you know how it went.

Thanks

Barry

In article > ,
says...
> Barry wrote:
> > On Mar 5, 11:20 am, Peter A > wrote:
> >
> >> So, subbing bran for germ will still give you a nutritious granola,
> >> although the taste and texture will be different.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Peter Aitken
> >
> > Granola is fattening.
> >
> > Barry
> >
> >
>
>
> Why would granola you make be 'fattening', especially if you watch what
> you put into it? I have made granola for years adapting an old recipe
> from an ancient Prevention magazine from the 60's. It makes over 16 cups
> of cereal and uses only 1/3 to 1/2 cup of oil. I guess you can count
> the oil in the almonds and the oil in the wheat germ but both of those
> are very healthy and not in the bad fattening category. We find the
> benefits of a good breakfast or snack outweigh any problem with oil or
> sugar calories. The alternatives from store bought granola or most
> cereals are much worse and cost alot for the nutrition you get in return.
>
> And wheat germ and wheat bran are from opposite parts of the wheat grain
> you might say. The taste is very different, too. Wheat germ gets a
> wonderful toasty nutty flavor. Wheat bran tastes like wheat or flour to
> me, even toasted in granola. Oat bran tastes better.
>

In case you haven't picked up on it yet, Barry is a mentally defective
12 year old whose mommy doesn't know he is using the computer. Best (and
easily) ignored.

--
Peter Aitken

Peter A wrote:
> In article > ,
> says...
>> Barry wrote:
>>> On Mar 5, 11:20 am, Peter A > wrote:
>>>
>>>> So, subbing bran for germ will still give you a nutritious granola,
>>>> although the taste and texture will be different.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Peter Aitken
>>> Granola is fattening.
>>>
>>> Barry
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Why would granola you make be 'fattening', especially if you watch what
>> you put into it? I have made granola for years adapting an old recipe
>> from an ancient Prevention magazine from the 60's. It makes over 16 cups
>> of cereal and uses only 1/3 to 1/2 cup of oil. I guess you can count
>> the oil in the almonds and the oil in the wheat germ but both of those
>> are very healthy and not in the bad fattening category. We find the
>> benefits of a good breakfast or snack outweigh any problem with oil or
>> sugar calories. The alternatives from store bought granola or most
>> cereals are much worse and cost alot for the nutrition you get in return.
>>
>> And wheat germ and wheat bran are from opposite parts of the wheat grain
>> you might say. The taste is very different, too. Wheat germ gets a
>> wonderful toasty nutty flavor. Wheat bran tastes like wheat or flour to
>> me, even toasted in granola. Oat bran tastes better.
>>
>
> In case you haven't picked up on it yet, Barry is a mentally defective
> 12 year old whose mommy doesn't know he is using the computer. Best (and
> easily) ignored.
>

Well, he can't be too mentally defective if he's trying to weasel free
cookies. lol!

Melondy

On Mar 5, 4:04 pm, Peter A > wrote:

> In case you haven't picked up on it yet, Barry is a mentally defective
> 12 year old whose mommy doesn't know he is using the computer. Best (and
> easily) ignored.
>
> --
> Peter Aitken- Hide quoted text -

Why? Just because I'm smarter than you?

It's easy, you're a dummy.

Are not
Are to
Are not
Are to, etc etc

On Mar 5, 2:40 pm, Melondy > wrote:

> The World's Healthiest Foods is an interesting site.
>
> Melondy

Can't wait to check it out...

meanwhile

Granola Granola may seem "natural" and healthy, but that doesn't mean
it won't make you fat! Most granola bars contain tons of hydrogenated
oil, which means that two-thirds of a cup adds up to about 380
calories and 20 grams of fat. The right choice: The good thing about
granola is that it's a great source of fiber, with more than eight
grams per serving. Fortunately there are many other sources of fiber
to choose from, such as a satisfying bowl of instant oatmeal (tip:
stick with the individual packets, which are a good serving size)

http://www.littlerockmarathon.com/PD...es/11Foods.pdf

Watch out! that's a pdf