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Add Health With Whole Wheat
Transitioning your family from white bread to whole wheat bread takes time. The older you are, the longer it
takes to fully enjoy the flavor and texture of whole wheat products. My husband and I started our kids out
eating whole wheat bread from the time they were first eating anything. They all eat it today without a single
fuss or complaint--they like it, so there's nothing to complain about! Even though they also eat many white
bread products, they still enjoy whole wheat sandwiches, rolls, pancakes, etc.
For my husband and me, it was a different story. Having grown up thinking whole wheat was something only
livestock ate, it was a somewhat difficult transition for both of us. Honestly, I know neither of us would
have stuck with it if it hadn't been for the dramatic shift from digestive ailments to an overall feeling of
good health.
The best way, in my experience, to make the change from white to whole wheat is through homemade baked items.
My personal favorite is pancakes. In our family, we began by substituting whole wheat flour for half of the
amount of all-purpose flour called for in the recipe. You may have better success by starting with a smaller
amount. If your family is resistant to the idea, start with just one tablespoon of whole wheat for every cup
of all-purpose flour. Surely they won't notice that!
Over time, you can increase the amount of whole wheat flour. The slow transition will make it much easier for
everyone in the family (including you!) to learn to enjoy the whole wheat flavor. No rule says that you have to use all
whole wheat when you finish 'transitioning.' In our house, for each cup of flour called for in a recipe,
we usually use 2/3 cup whole wheat flour and 1/3 cup white flour.
Even a little whole wheat in place of white will help your family feel healthier! Try my
Whole Wheat Pancake Recipe.
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