Better than Bread

“And you take wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet, and rye; put them in a vessel and make bread for yourself….” Ezekiel 4:9 Taking this verse as a philosophy, the company Food for Life created a recipe directly from the pages of the Bible and thus managed to develop a bread that is one hundred percent free of flour. It would seem that such a bread would have no way to compete with traditional ones; however, this product is not only delicious but also incredibly good for health, it is kosher, vegan, and organic. According to the company's website, this, which is just one of its 60 products, is the result of fifty years of work initiated by Mr. Max Torres, the family patriarch, in 1964 when he started paying attention to his body and health. He studied the reaction of food in the body and how the combination of certain ingredients improved his overall well-being. The Ezekiel bread, named after the biblical verse from which this delicious recipe comes, is made from six grains: wheat, barley, millet, lentils, spelt, and soybeans. The combination of these grains created a highly beneficial bread: It is an enormous source of protein with a rating of 84.3%, as efficient as the highest protein source (in comparison to eggs and milk). It contains 18 amino acids, including the 9 essential ones. It helps break down starches into simple sugars, facilitating digestion. It also aids in the absorption of minerals through the breakdown of enzyme inhibitors that facilitate the process. It is a source of vitamin C, vitamins B2, B5 & B6, and is finally a healthy source of fiber that helps improve digestion. Because the grains are never ground, this miraculous bread contains no flour as it is sweetened with rye, nor does it contain refined sugars. It also contains no genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and, as mentioned earlier, being organic, it is free from pesticides and preservatives. This company has also developed a bread made from chia, millet, and quinoa, achieving a gluten-free version to satisfy those suffering from celiac disease. In Mexico, this delicious product is available for sale in organic supermarkets such as The Green Corner and City Market. It is a great option for those interested in a rich diet without the need to eliminate bread from their diet.