Spelt pillows that you can eat
Spelt pillows that you can eat? Are you serious? you may ask… Yes, I am . Imagine a situation in which you live in such healthy environment, that you could literally eat all of its components and have no side effects and health consequences. In a dream it is possible, but in reality, not so. Not yet. However…. some things are so healthy, that you could do it and become healthier in the process. This is what happens with the pillows EcoHealthLab produces! Filled with organic natural spelt, buckwheat husks that come from plants. It is not magic, but it pays to know an answer to a question:
“What is Spelt then?”
Spelt (Triticum Spelta) is a significant grain variety that has remarkable characteristics. First: it has a very long history that runs centuries back. Although spelt became rather unpopular during the 19th century, as of today, it has its popularity back, particularly because nutritionists show us the health benefits of it. Further, called the “super food”, it is grown in many parts of the world.
Spelt is a close relative of wheat. Besides the recognition it gained during Bronze Age to medieval times, spelt recently became popular as an ‘ancient healthy grain’. The health benefits of spelt make it so desirable, that people use it as a good alternative to wheat particularly when making pasta, cereals and artisan breads.
Nutritional facts of Spelt
Indeed, when you compare it to modern grain varieties, spelt has more nutritional value. In fact, spelt has almost 58% carbohydrates, 17% protein and 3% fat. Apart from that, spelt consists of both dietary minerals and vitamins. However, since spelt consists of gluten, it may not be the best option for those who have celiac disease. Still, spelt is a better option than the common wheat.
One serve of cooked spelt contains 246 calories, 51.3 g carbohydrates, 10.7 g protein and about 40 g starch. Spelt naturally comes with low fat levels (approximately 1.6g per serving). Moreover, it contains 7.5g dietary fiber. High fiber diets can significantly reduce constipation, help control blood sugar levels and decrease LDL cholesterol.
Read more about spelt we use for our organic spelt pillows in a thorough article: healing nature: spelt
Each serving comes with 3.25mg iron. This is an ideal solution for iron deficiency. Apart from iron, spelt has 290mg of phosphorus, which is an essential mineral for every cell in your body. Spelt is a very healthy grain to consider if you need to control your blood pressure; spelt has potassium (277 mg) and low sodium (10 mg) which is an ideal combination in terms of controlling blood pressure.
General health benefits of spelt
In addition to the variety of nutritional values, there are numerous other health benefits that come with this grain. One of the most effective uses of spelt is its hulls. Spelt hull pillows have become increasingly popular in the world because of several aspects, of which its healing ability is key. Here are some of the benefits of spelt pillows:
- Spelt hulls are completely natural and nontoxic. Therefore, it is not necessary to worry about the allergens or other issues that cause by inhaling. This super foods are so healthy, that if you use the organic ones, you can eat them and see your health improve!
- Spelt filling has breathable characteristics; you can use a spelt pillow even during hot summers without experiencing any sweat.
One of the most important spelt pillow benefits is that they don’t tolerate microorganisms (it is because it contains tannins). In general, our organic spelt hulls are special, because they are clean, dust free, so they don’t attract mites and other organisms to grow. Moreover, spelt hull pillows have longer lifespan than most of the regular type pillows. Thus, you don’t have to replace the pillows frequently, making it a long term investment. However, it would be super comfortable and healthy if you chose fresh spelt husks every year.
Purchasing a pillow with a spelt hull filling is a wise move you make.
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